This article contains an overview of the year 1993 in athletics.
International events
World records
Men
Women
- Sun's PV of 4.11m was not officially recognised as a record as there were only 2 competitors (regulations require a minimum of 3)
Awards
Men
Women
Men's Best Year Performers
Main race this year: World Championships 100 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 200 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 400 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 800 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 1,500 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 5,000 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 10,000 metres
Main race this year: World Championships Marathon
Main race this year: World Championships 110m Hurdles
Main race this year: World Championships 400m Hurdles
Main race this year: World Championships 3,000m Steeplechase
Main competition this year: World Championships High Jump
Main competition this year: World Championships Long Jump
Main competition this year: World Championships Triple Jump
Main competition this year: World Championships Discus Throw
Main competition this year: World Championships Shot Put
Main competition this year: World Championships Hammer Throw
Main competition this year: World Championships Javelin Throw
Main competition this year: World Championships Pole Vault
Main competition this year: World Championships Decathlon
Women's Best Year Performers
Main race this year: World Championships 100 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 200 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 400 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 800 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 1,500 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 3,000 metres
Main race this year: World Championships 10,000 metres
Main race this year: World Championships Marathon
Main race this year: World Championships 100m Hurdles
Main race this year: World Championships 400m Hurdles
Main competition this year: World Championships High Jump
Main competition this year: World Championships Long Jump
Main competition this year: World Championships Triple Jump
Main competition this year: World Championships Discus Throw
Main competition this year: World Championships Shot Put
Main competition this year: World Championships Javelin Throw
Main competition this year: World Championships Heptathlon
Births
Deaths
- January 24 — Detlef Gerstenberg (35), East German hammer thrower (b. 1957)
- November 9 — Anne Smith (52), British middle-distance runner (b. 1941)
References