Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
At the 1956 Los Angeles Coliseum meet, Bobby Morrow equaled the 100 meters world record with 10.2 seconds in the heats despite a slight headwind, then won the final in 10.3 seconds against a strong headwind. The competition included eight recognized 100m world record holders at the time.
That evening, Glenn Davis broke the 50-second barrier in the 400m hurdles, finishing first in a hand-timed 49.5 seconds and lowering the world record by 0.9 seconds. Eddie Southern also surpassed the previous record with a time of 49.7 seconds.
In the high jump, 19-year-old Charles Dumas became the first to officially clear seven feet. Arriving late but undeterred, he cleared each height on his first attempt and ultimately achieved 7 feet, 0.5 inches (2.149 meters), establishing a new world record.
The meet featured other outstanding performances, including in shot put, making it a landmark moment in track and field history.