Zaharias won or tied for first in six of seven events at the AAU national meet, setting four world records.
On July 31, 1932, Babe Didrikson Zaharias delivered a legendary performance at the AAU national track and field championships in Evanston, Illinois. Competing as a one-woman team, she won or tied for first in six of seven events, including setting world records in the javelin, 80-meter hurdles, high jump, and baseball throw. Her remarkable achievements at this meet not only secured her victory in the team championship but also underscored her exceptional versatility and athletic prowess, propelling her to international stardom ahead of the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.