The event was held at the University of Minnesota's Memorial Stadium in June 1940.
The University of Southern California won its sixth consecutive team title.
[1] The meet took place during a two-day downpour that flooded the stadium and forced the field events to be moved indoors at the Minnesota field house.
Jackie Robinson, UCLA - 24 feet, 10+1⁄4 inches 2.
Don Canham, Michigan - 6 feet, 6+3⁄8 inches 1.
Archie Harris, Indiana - 162 feet, 4+1⁄2 inches 2.
Martin Biles, California - 204 feet, 10 inches 2.