The 1962 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships were organized by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and served as the national championships in outdoor track and field for the United States.
The men's edition was held at Mt. San Antonio College, Hilmer Lodge Stadium in Walnut, California, and it took place 22âÂÂ23 June. The women's meet was held separately at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California on 7âÂÂ8 July.
At the championships, Paul Drayton and Henry Carr equaled the 220 yards world record. The weather was described as fine. Between 8,000 and 10,000 spectators attended per day. The women's edition was significant as it marked the first championships that were held at a large-scale venue.