American Open Outdoor Track & Field Records
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| women-only |
Last updated: 1/02/2009
Men
| Event | Peformance | Name | Location | Date |
| 100 m | 9.77 | Tyson Gay adidas | Eugene, OR | 2008-Jun-28 |
| 9.71 (p) | Tyson Gay USA | Berlin, DEU | 2009-Aug-16 | |
| 9.69 (p) | Tyson Gay USA | Shanghai, CHN | 2009-Sep-20 | |
| 200 m | 19.32 | Michael Johnson USA | Atlanta, GA | 1996-Aug-01 |
| 400 m | 43.18 | Michael Johnson USA | Seville, ESP | 1999-Aug-26 |
| 800 m | 1:42.60 | Johnny Gray Santa Monica TC | Koblenz, DEU | 1985-Aug-28 |
| 1,000 m | 2:13.9 | Rick Wohlhuter UCTC | Oslo, NOR | 1974-Jul-20 |
| 1,500 m | 3:29.30 | Bernard Lagat Nike | Rieti, ITA | 2005-Aug-28 |
| 1 mi. | 3:46.91 | Alan Webb Nike | Brasschaat, BEL | 2007-Jul-21 |
| 2,000 m | 4:52.44 | Jim Spivey Athletics West | Lausanne, CHE | 1987-Sep-15 |
| 3,000 m | 7:30.84 | Bob Kennedy Nike | Fontvieille, MCO | 1998-Aug-08 |
| 5,000 m | 12:58.21 | Bob Kennedy Nike | Zürich, CHE | 1996-Aug-14 |
| 12:56.27 (p) | Dathan Ritzenhein USA | Zürich, CHE | 2009-Aug-28 | |
| 10,000 m | 27:13.98 | Meb Keflezighi Nike | Stanford, CA | 2001-May-04 |
| 110 m Hurdles | 12.90 | Dominique Arnold USA | Lausanne, CHE | 2006-Jul-11 |
| 400 m Hurdles | 46.78 | Kevin Young USA | Barcelona, ESP | 1992-Aug-06 |
| 3,000 m Steeplechase | 8:08.82 | Daniel Lincoln (25) | Rome, ITA | 2006-Jul-14 |
| 3,000 m Race Walk | 11:19.2 | Tim Seaman New York AC (26) | Chula Vista, CA | 1999-Mar-07 |
| 5,000 m Race Walk | 19:28.66 | Timothy Seaman New York AC (31) | La Jolla, CA | 2003-Jun-07 |
| 10,000 m Race Walk | 39:43.85 | Tim Seaman New York AC (26) | Philadelphia, PA | 1999-Apr-24 |
| 15,000 m Race Walk | 1:02:30.2 | Tim Seaman New York AC (28) | San Diego, CA | 2000-Aug-19 |
| 20,000 m Race Walk | 1:23:40.0 | Tim Seaman New York AC (28) | San Diego, CA | 2000-Aug-19 |
| 4x100 m Relay | 37.40 | National Team: Mikel Marsh Leroy Burrell Dennis Mitchell Carl Lewis | Barcelona, ESP | 1992-Aug-08 |
| 37.40 | National Team: Jon Drummond Andrew Canson Dennis Mitchell Leroy Burrell | Stuttgart, DEU | 1993-Aug-21 | |
| 4x200 m Relay | 1:18.68 | Santa Monica TC: Michael Marsh Leroy Burrell Floyd Heard Carl Lewis | Walnut, CA | 1994-Apr-17 |
| 4x400 m Relay | 2:54.29 | USA: Andrew Valmon Quincy Watts Butch Reynolds Michael Johnson | Stuttgart, DEU | 1993-Jul-22 |
| 4x800 m Relay | 7:02.82 | Santa Monica TC: Jebreh Harris Khadevis Robinson Sam Burley David Krummenacker | Brussels, BEL | 2006-Aug-25 |
| 4x1,500 m Relay | 14:46.3 | National Team: Dan Aldridge Andy Clifford Todd Harbour Tom Duits | Bourges, FRA | 1979-Jun-24 |
| 14:52.37 | Reebok: Scott Anderson Jonn Honerkamp Mike Ryan Matt Holthaus | Philadelphia, PA | 2000-Apr-29 | |
| 1,600 m Sprint Medley Relay | 3:10.76 | Santa Monica TC: Carl Lewis Ferran Tyler Benny Hollis Johnny Gray | Tempe, AZ | 1985-Apr-06 |
| 4,000 m Distance Medley Relay | 9:15.63 | USA Blue: Chris Lukezic James Carter Khadevis Robinson Bernard Lagat | Philadelphia, PA | 2006-Apr-29 |
| 440 m Shuttle Hurdle Relay | 53.36 | National Team: Ron Bramlett Anwar Moore David Payne Aries Merritt | Stockholm, SWE | 2007-Aug-07 |
| High Jump | 2.40 m (7'10½") | Charles Austin unattached | Zürich, CHE | 1991-Aug-07 |
| Pole Vault | 6.04 m (19'9¾") | Brad Walker Nike | Eugene, OR | 2008-Jun-08 |
| Long Jump | 8.95 m (29'4½") | Mike Powell USA | Tokyo, JPN | 1991-Aug-30 |
| Triple Jump | 18.09 m (59'4¼") | Kenny Harrison USA | Atlanta, GA | 1996-Jul-27 |
| Shot Put | 23.12 m (75'10¼") | Randy Barnes Mazda TC | Westwood, CA | 1990-May-20 |
| Discus Throw | 72.34 m (237'4") | Ben Plucknett SC Striders | Stockholm, SWE | 1981-Jul-07 |
| Hammer Throw | 82.52 m (270'9") | Lance Deal USA | Milan, ITA | 1996-Sep-17 |
| Javelin Throw | 91.29 m (299'6") | Breaux Greer adidas | Indianapolis, IN | 2007-Jun-21 |
| Decathlon | 8,891 pts. | Dan O'Brien Reebok | Talence, FRA | 1992-Sep-04 |
Women
| Event | Peformance | Name | Location | Date |
| 100 m | 10.49 | Florence Griffith Joyner WCAC | Indianapolis, IN | 1988-Jul-16 |
| 200 m | 21.34 | Florence Griffith Joyner USA | Seoul, KOR | 1988-Sep-29 |
| 400 m | 48.70 | Sanya Richards USA | Athens, GRC | 2006-Sep-17 |
| 800 m | 1:56.40 | Jearl Miles-Clark Reebok | Zürich, CHE | 1999-Aug-11 |
| 1,000 m | 2:31.80 | Regina Jacobs Mizuno | Brunswick, ME | 1999-Jul-02 |
| 1,500 m | 3:57.12 | Mary Slaney Athletics West | Stockholm, SWE | 1983-Jul-26 |
| 1 mi. | 4:16.71 | Mary Slaney Athletics West | Zürich, CHE | 1985-Aug-21 |
| 2,000 m | 5:32.7 | Mary Slaney Athletics West | Eugene, OR | 1984-Aug-03 |
| 3,000 m | 8:25.83 | Mary Slaney Athletics West | Rome, ITA | 1985-Sep-07 |
| 5,000 m | 14:44.80 | Shalane Flanagan Nike | Walnut, CA | 2007-Apr-14 |
| 10,000 m | 30:22:22 | Shalane Flanagan USA | Beijing, CHN | 2008-Aug-15 |
| 100 m Hurdles | 12.33 | Gail Devers Nike | Sacramento, CA | 2000-Jul-23 |
| 400 m Hurdles | 52.61 | Kim Batten USA | Gothenburg, SWE | 1995-Aug-11 |
| 3,000 m Steeplechase | 9:22.26 | Jenny Barringer USA | Beijing, CHN | 2008-Aug-17 |
| 9:12:50 (p) | Jenny Barringer USA | Berlin, DEU | 2009-Aug-17 | |
| 3,000 m Race Walk | 12:39.62 | Sara Stevenson Olivet Nazarene | Abbotsford, CAN | 2000-May-26 |
| 5,000 m Race Walk | 20:56.88 | Michelle Rohl LaGrange (30) | Philadelphia, PA | 1996-Apr-27 |
| 10,000 m Race Walk | 44:41.87 | Michelle Rohl USA (28) | St. Petersburg, RUS | 1994-Jul-26 |
| 15,000 m Race Walk | 1:09:14.62 | Teresa Vaill Walk USA (42) | Carson, CA | 2005-Jun-25 |
| 20,000 m Race Walk | 1:33:28.15 | Teresa Vaill Walk USA (42) | Carson, CA | 2005-Jun-25 |
| 4x100 m Relay | 42.50 | Louisiana State U.: Tananjalyn Stanley Dawn Sowell Cinnamon Sheffield Esther Jones | Provo, UT | 1989-Jun-02 |
| 41.47 | National Team: Chryste Gaines Marion Jones Inger Miller Gail Devers | Athens, GRC | 1997-Aug-08 | |
| 4x200 m Relay | 1:27.46 | USA Blue: LaTasha Jenkins LaTasha Colander-Richardson Nanceen Perry Marion Jones | Philadelphia, PA | 2000-Apr-29 |
| 4x400 m Relay | 3:15.51 | National Team: Denean Howard Diane Dixon Valerie Brisco Florence Griffith Joyner | Seoul, KOR | 1988-Oct-01 |
| 4x800 m Relay | 8:19.9 | National Team: Robin Campbell Joetta Clark Chris Gregorek Essie Kelley | Bourges, FRA | 1979-Jun-24 |
| 8:17.91 (p) | University of Tennessee: Kimarrra McDonald Chanelle Price Sarah Bowman Phoebe Wright | Philadelphia, PA | 2009-Apr-25 | |
| 4x1,500 m Relay | 17:18.67 | Stanford Univ.: Amanda Trotter Lauren Centrowitz Katy Trotter Ari Lambie | Philadelphia, PA | 2006-Apr-29 |
| 17:08.34 (p) | University of Tennessee: Chanelle Price Phoebe Wright Rolanda Bell Sarah Bowman | Philadelphia, PA | 2009-Apr-24 | |
| 800 m Sprint Medley Relay | 1:36.79 | Wilt's AC: Brenda Morehead Jeanette Bolden Alice Brown Arlise Emerson | Knoxville, TN | 1982-Jun-20 |
| 1,600 m Sprint Medley Relay | 3:37.16 | USA Blue: Rachelle Smith Lauryn Williams Monica Hargrove Hazel Clark | Philadelphia, PA | 2006-Apr-29 |
| 4,000 m Distance Medley Relay | 10:48.38 | Villanova U.: Kathy Franey Michelle Bennett Celeste Halliday Vicki Huber | Philadelphia, PA | 1988-Apr-28 |
| High Jump | 2.03 m (6'7¾") | Louise Ritter Mazda TC | Austin, TX | 1988-Jul-08 |
| 2.03 m (6'7¾") | Louise Ritter USA | Seoul, KOR | 1988-Sep-30 | |
| Pole Vault | 4.92 m (16'1¾") | Jenn Stuczynski adidas (26) | Eugene, OR | 2008-Jul-06 |
| Long Jump | 7.49 m (24'7") | Jackie Joyner-Kersee Honda | New York, NY | 1994-May-22 |
| 7.49 m (24'7") | Jackie Joyner-Kersee Honda | Sestriere, ITA | 1994-Jul-31 | |
| Triple Jump | 14.45 m (47'5") | Tiombé Hurd Nike | Sacremento, CA | 2004-Jul-11 |
| Shot Put | 20.18 m (66'2½") | Ramona Pagel Mazda TC | San Diego, CA | 1988-Jun-25 |
| Discus Throw | 67.67 m (222'0") | Powell-Roos Suzy Acics | Wailuku, HI | 2007-Apr-14 |
| Hammer Throw | 73.87 m (242'4") | Erin Gilreath New York AC | Carson, CA | 2005-Jun-25 |
| Javelin Throw | 64.19 m (210'7") | Kim Kreiner Nike | Fortaleza, BRA | 2007-May-16 |
| Heptathlon | 7291 pts. | Jackie Joyner-Kersee USA | Seoul, KOR | 1988-Sep-23 |