1991 in athletics (track and field)
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International Events
- All-Africa GamesAthletics at the 1991 All-Africa GamesThe fourth All-Africa Games were held in September 1991 in Cairo, Egypt.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:*...
- Asian Championships1991 Asian Championships in Athletics-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:*...
- Central American and Caribbean Championships1991 Central American and Caribbean Championships in AthleticsThe 1991 Central American Championships in Athletics were held in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.-Men's events:-Women's events:A = affected by altitude-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics* - GBR Athletics...
- Mediterranean Games
- Pan American GamesAthletics at the 1991 Pan American GamesThe athletics competition at the 1991 Pan American Games was held in Havana, Cuba.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:*...
- South American Championships1991 South American Championships in Athletics-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics* - GBR Athletics...
- World Championships1991 World Championships in AthleticsThe 3rd World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held in the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Japan between August 23 and September 1 and athletes from 167 countries participated in the event.The event is best-remembered for the...
- World Cross Country Championships1991 IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsThe 19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held on March 24, 1991 in Antwerp, Belgium.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- External links :**- References :...
- World Indoor Championships1991 IAAF World Indoor ChampionshipsThe 3rd IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes San Pablo in Seville, Spain from March 8 to March 10, 1991. It was the first Indoor Championships to include women's triple jump, albeit as a non-championship event...
- World Student Games
Men
| EVENT | ATHLETE | MARK | DATE | VENUE |
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| 4x100m Relay Relay race During a relay race, members of a team take turns running, orienteering, swimming, cross-country skiing, biathlon, or ice skating parts of a circuit or performing a certain action. Relay races take the form of professional races and amateur games... |
 United States• Michael Marsh• Leroy BurrellLeroy Burrell Leroy Russel Burrell is a former American athlete who twice set the world record for the 100 meters sprint, setting a time of 9.90 seconds in June 1991. This was broken by Carl Lewis in September at the World Track and Field Championships. In that race, Burrell came in second, yet he... • Dennis Mitchell Dennis Mitchell Dennis Allen Mitchell is a former American college and international track and field athlete, whose team won the gold medal in the 4 x 100 meters relay race at the 1992 Summer Olympics.- Athletic career :... • Carl Lewis Carl Lewis Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis is an American former track and field athlete, who won 10 Olympic medals including 9 gold, and 10 World Championships medals, of which 8 were gold. His career spanned from 1979 when he first achieved a world ranking to 1996 when he last won an Olympic title and... |
37.67 | August 7 | Zürich Zürich Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich... |
| United States• Andre Cason Andre Cason Andre Cason is an American former sprinter. He was a member of the US 4 x 100 meters relay team that won the gold medal at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo with a world record time of 37.50 seconds... • Leroy Burrell Leroy Burrell Leroy Russel Burrell is a former American athlete who twice set the world record for the 100 meters sprint, setting a time of 9.90 seconds in June 1991. This was broken by Carl Lewis in September at the World Track and Field Championships. In that race, Burrell came in second, yet he... • Dennis Mitchell Dennis Mitchell Dennis Allen Mitchell is a former American college and international track and field athlete, whose team won the gold medal in the 4 x 100 meters relay race at the 1992 Summer Olympics.- Athletic career :... • Carl Lewis Carl Lewis Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis is an American former track and field athlete, who won 10 Olympic medals including 9 gold, and 10 World Championships medals, of which 8 were gold. His career spanned from 1979 when he first achieved a world ranking to 1996 when he last won an Olympic title and... |
37.50 | September 1 | Tokyo Tokyo , ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family... |
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| Long jump Long jump The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point... |
8.95m | August 30 | Tokyo Tokyo , ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family... |
- The relay team of the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in the men's 4x100m, formed by Michael Marsh, Leroy BurrellLeroy BurrellLeroy Russel Burrell is a former American athlete who twice set the world record for the 100 meters sprint, setting a time of 9.90 seconds in June 1991. This was broken by Carl Lewis in September at the World Track and Field Championships. In that race, Burrell came in second, yet he...
, Floyd HeardFloyd HeardFloyd Wayne Heard is a retired track and field sprinter from the United States, best known for setting the 1986 world's best year performance in the men's 200 metres. He did so on 1986-07-07 at a meet in Moscow, Soviet Union, clocking 20.12...
and Carl LewisCarl LewisFrederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis is an American former track and field athlete, who won 10 Olympic medals including 9 gold, and 10 World Championships medals, of which 8 were gold. His career spanned from 1979 when he first achieved a world ranking to 1996 when he last won an Olympic title and...
, equal the current world recordWorld recordA world record is usually the best global performance ever recorded and verified in a specific skill or sport. The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond...
, set the previous year by FranceFranceThe French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
at the European Championships1990 European Championships in AthleticsThe 15th European Athletics Championships were held from 26 August to 2 September 1990 in Split, a city in Croatia .It was the last participation of East Germany ....
, clocking 37.79 on 1991-08-03 at a meet in MonacoMonacoMonaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
. The first mark was set by Max MorinièreMax MorinièreMax Morinière is a retired French sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres.-Biography:At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, he won a bronze medal in the 4x100 metres relay with his team mates Bruno Marie-Rose, Daniel Sangouma and Gilles Quenehervé.At the 1990 European Championships in Split the...
, Daniel SangoumaDaniel SangoumaDaniel Sangouma is a retired French sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres.-Biography:...
, Jean-Charles TrouabalJean-Charles TrouabalJean-Charles Trouabal is a retired French sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres.-Biography:At the 1990 European Championships in Split the French team of Max Morinière, Daniel Sangouma, Trouabal and Bruno Marie-Rose improved the world record to 37.79 seconds...
and Bruno Marie-RoseBruno Marie-RoseBruno Marie-Rose is a retired sprinter from France . He was a member of the French team which set a world record in the 4 x 100 metres relay in 1990 with a time of 37.79 seconds to win the gold medal at the European Championships...
on 1990-09-01 in SplitSplit (city)Split is a Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, centered around the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian and its wide port bay. With a population of 178,192 citizens, and a metropolitan area numbering up to 467,899, Split is by far the largest Dalmatian city and...
, YugoslaviaYugoslaviaYugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
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Women
| EVENT | ATHLETE | MARK | DATE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon Half marathon A half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a... |
1:07:59 | May 18 | East London, South Africa South Africa The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans... |
100 metres100 metresThe 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
- Main race this year: World Championships 100 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 100 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 100 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 77 participating athletes, with ten qualifying heats and the final held on Sunday 25 August 1991. The world record, African record, and European record...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 9.86 2. 9.88 3. 9.92 4. 9.95 5. 9.96
200 metres200 metresA 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
- Main race this year: World Championships 200 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 200 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 200 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 61 participating athletes, with eight qualifying heats and the final held on Tuesday August 27, 1991.-Medalists:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 19.88 2. 20.08 3. 20.12 4. 20.13 5. 20.15
400 metres400 metresThe 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
- Main race this year: World Championships 400 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 400 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 400 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 46 participating athletes, with six qualifying heats and the final held on Thursday August 29 1991.-Medalists:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 44.17 2. 44.36 3. 44.40 4. 44.42 5. 44.52
800 metres800 metresThe 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meter is run over two laps of the track and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps...
- Main race this year: World Championships 800 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 800 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 800 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 42 participating athletes, with three qualifying heats, two semi-finals and the final held on Tuesday August 27, 1991.-Medalists:-Schedule:*All times are...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 1:43.08 2. 1:43.30 3. 1:43.84 4. 1:43.93 5. 1:43.96
1,500 metres1500 metresThe 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
- Main race this year: World Championships 1,500 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 1500 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 1.500 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 43 participating athletes, with three qualifying heats, two semi-finals and the final held on Sunday September 1, 1991.-Medalists:-Schedule:*All times...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 3:31.00 2. 3:31.96 3. 3:32.03 4. 3:32.94 5. 3:33.28
Mile
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3:49.12 | |
| 2. | 3:49.46 | |
| 3. | 3:49.77 | |
| 4. | 3:49.83 | |
| 5. | 3:49.91 |
3,000 metres3000 metresThe 3000 metres is a popular amateur middle distance track event where 7.5 laps are completed around a 400 metre track. This event is generally classified as middle distance, but it could be classed as a long distance event in many high schools, since they do not promote races such as the 5000 and...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7:33.91 | |
| 2. | 7:34.74 | |
| 3. | 7:37.34 | |
| 4. | 7:38.39 | |
| 5. | 7:38.84 |
5,000 metres5000 metresThe 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event...
- Main race this year: World Championships 5,000 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 5000 metresThese are the official results of the Men's 5.000 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 45 participating athletes, with three qualifying heats and the final held on Sunday 1991-09-01.-Medalists:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 13:01.82 2. 13:09.76 3. 13:10.10 4. 13:10.44 5. 13:11.76
10,000 metres10000 metresThe 10,000 metres or 10K is a common long distance running event. As "10,000 metres" it is a track event, and appears in athletics events such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics; as "10K" it is a roadrace or cross country running event...
- Main race this year: World Championships 10,000 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 10000 metresThe men's 10,000 metres event featured at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 40 participating athletes, with two qualifying heats and the final being held on 26 August 1991.-Final:-Qualifying heats:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 27:11.18 2. 27:11.62 3. 27:23.29 4. 27:24.55 5. 27:28.87
Half MarathonHalf marathonA half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1:00:58 |
Marathon
- Main race this year: World Championships Marathon1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's MarathonThe Men's Marathon at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan was held on September 1, 1991. The race started at 18.00h local time.-Medalists:-Abbreviations:*All times shown are in hours:minutes:seconds-Records:-Results:-See also:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 2:08:53 2. 2:09:12 3. 2:09:17 4. 2:09:23 5. 2:09:28
110m HurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
- Main race this year: World Championships 110m Hurdles1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 110 metre hurdlesThese are the official results of the Men's 110 metres Hurdles event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 38 participating athletes, with two semi-finals and five qualifying heats and the final held on Thursday August 29, 1991.-Medalists:-Schedule:*All...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 13.05 2. 13.06 — 13.06 4. 13.09 5. 13.13
400m HurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
- Main race this year: World Championships 400m Hurdles1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 400 metre hurdlesThese are the official results of the Men's 400 metres Hurdles event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 36 participating athletes, with five qualifying heats, two semi-finals and the final held on Tuesday August 27, 1991.-Schedule:*All times are Japan...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 47.10 2. 47.38 3. 47.74 4. 47.83 5. 47.86
3,000m SteeplechaseSteeplechase (athletics)The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing.-Rules:The length of the race is usually 3000 m; junior events are 2000 m, as women's events formerly were. The circuit has four ordinary barriers and one water jump. Over 3000 m, each...
- Main race this year: World Championships 3,000m Steeplechase1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 3000 metre SteeplechaseThese are the official results of the Men's 3.000 metres Steeplechase event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 37 participating athletes, with three qualifying heats and the final held on Saturday August 31, 1991.-Medalists:-Schedule:*All times are...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 8:06.46 2. 8:08.39 3. 8:10.69 4. 8:11.28 5. 8:11.85
High JumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
- Main competition this year: World Championships High Jump1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's High JumpThese are the official results of the Men's High Jump event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 40 participating athletes, with two qualifying groups and the final held on Sunday September 1, 1991....
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS HEIGHT 1. 2.40 3. 2.37 4. 2.36 5. 2.35
Long JumpLong jumpThe long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
- Main competition this year: World Championships Long Jump1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's Long JumpThese are the official results of the Men's Long Jump event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 43 participating athletes, with two qualifying groups and the final held on Friday August 30, 1991.-Medalists:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS DISTANCE 1. 8.95 2. 8.87 3. 8.50 5. 8.28
Triple JumpTriple jumpThe triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
- Main competition this year: World Championships Triple Jump1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's Triple JumpThese are the official results of the Men's Triple Jump event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 38 participating athletes, with two qualifying groups and the final held on Monday August 26, 1991.-Schedule:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS DISTANCE 1. 17.78 2. 17.75 3. 17.66 4. 17.62 5. 17.53
DiscusDiscus throwThe discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus...
- Main competition this year: World Championships Discus Throw1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's DiscusThese are the official results of the Men's Discus Throw event at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 36 participating athletes, with the final held on Tuesday August 27, 1991.-Medalists:-Schedule:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS DISTANCE 1. 69.36 2. 68.12 3. 67.80 4. 67.78 5. 67.54
Shot PutShot putThe shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
- Main competition this year: World Championships Shot Put1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's Shot PutThese are the official results of the Men's Shot Put event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 23 participating athletes, with the final held on Saturday August 31, 1991...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS DISTANCE 1. 22.03 2. 20.77 3. 20.75 4. 20.67 5. 20.55
HammerHammer throwThe modern or Olympic hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name "hammer throw" is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 84.26 | |
| 2. | 82.80 | |
| 3. | 82.62 | |
| 4. | 82.40 | |
| 5. | 81.16 |
Javelin (new design)Javelin throwThe javelin throw is a track and field athletics throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear approximately 2.5 metres in length. Javelin is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon...
- Main competition this year: World Championships Javelin Throw1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's JavelinThese are the official results of the Men's Javelin Throw event at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 41 participating athletes, with the final held on Monday August 26, 1991. All results were made with rough surfaced javelin...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS DISTANCE 1. 96.96 2. 91.36 3. 90.84 4. 90.82 5. 90.72
Pole VaultPole vaultPole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts...
- Main competition this year: World Championships Pole Vault1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's Pole VaultThese are the official results of the Men's Pole Vault event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 31 participating athletes, with two qualifying groups and the final held on Thursday August 29, 1991....
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS HEIGHT 1. 6.10 2. 5.92 3. 5.90 5. 5.90
DecathlonDecathlonThe decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 8812 | |
| 2. | 8549 | |
| 3. | 8518 | |
| 4. | 8467 | |
| 5. | 8402 |
60 metres60 metres60 metres is a sprint event in track and field athletics. It is a championship event for indoor championships, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor venues it is a rare distance, at least for senior athletes...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7.02 | |
| 2. | 7.04 | |
| 3. | 7.06 | |
| 4. | 7.12 |
100 metres100 metresThe 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
- Main race this year: World Championships 100 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 100 metresThese are the official results of the Women's 100 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 59 participating athletes, with eight qualifying heats and the final held on August 27, 1991.-Medalists:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 10.79 2. 10.91 3. 10.94 4. 10.96
200 metres200 metresA 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
- Main race this year: World Championships 200 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 200 metresThese are the official results of the Women's 200 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 38 participating athletes, with five qualifying heats and the final held on Friday August 30, 1991....
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 21.64 2. 21.96 3. 22.07 4. 22.21 5. 22.24
400 metres400 metresThe 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 49.13 | |
| 2. | 49.42 | |
| 3. | 49.61 | |
| 4. | 49.66 | |
| 5. | 49.67 |
800 metres800 metresThe 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meter is run over two laps of the track and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps...
- Main race this year: World Championships 800 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 800 metresThese are the official results of the Women's 800 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 36 participating athletes, with five qualifying heats and the final held on Monday August 26, 1991.-Medalists:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 1:57.23 2. 1:57.34 3. 1:57.50 4. 1:57.58 5. 1:57.63
1,500 metres1500 metresThe 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
- Main race this year: World Championships 1,500 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 1500 metresThese are the official results of the Women's 1500 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 42 participating athletes, with three qualifying heats and the final held on Saturday August 31, 1991....
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 3:59.16 2. 4:00.00 3. 4:00.83 4. 4:02.21 5. 4:02.58
Mile
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4:17.00 | |
| 2. | 4:20.79 | |
| 3. | 4:22.04 | |
| 4. | 4:23.35 | |
| 5. | 4:23.38 |
3,000 metres3000 metresThe 3000 metres is a popular amateur middle distance track event where 7.5 laps are completed around a 400 metre track. This event is generally classified as middle distance, but it could be classed as a long distance event in many high schools, since they do not promote races such as the 5000 and...
- Main race this year: World Championships 3,000 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 3000 metresThese are the official results of the Women's 3.000 metres event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 40 participating athletes, with three qualifying heats and the final held on Monday August 26, 1991....
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 8:32.00 2. 8:35.72 3. 8:35.82 4. 8:36.05 5. 8:36.06
5,000 metres5000 metresThe 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 14:49.35 | |
| 2. | 14:58.71 | |
| 3. | 14:59.70 | |
| 4. | 15:03.52 | |
| 5. | 15:04.87 |
10,000 metres10000 metresThe 10,000 metres or 10K is a common long distance running event. As "10,000 metres" it is a track event, and appears in athletics events such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics; as "10K" it is a roadrace or cross country running event...
- Main race this year: World Championships 10,000 metres1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 10000 metresThe women's 10,000 metres event featured at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 29 participating athletes, with two qualifying heats and the final being held on 30 August 1991.-Medalists:-Schedule:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 30:57.07 2. 31:03.62 3. 31:07.88 4. 31:20.28 5. 31:28.92
Half MarathonHalf marathonA half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1:07:59 WR |
Marathon
- Main race this year: World Championships Marathon1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's MarathonThe Women's Marathon at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan was held on Sunday August 25, 1991. The race started on 19.00h local time.-Medalists:-Abbreviations:*All times shown are in hours:minutes:seconds-Records:-Final ranking:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 2:24:18 2. 2:26:14 3. 2:26:40 4. 2:26:52 5. 2:26:54
60 m Hurldes
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7.82 | |
| 2. | 7.82 | |
| 3. | 8.03 | |
| 4. | 8.04 |
100m HurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
- Main race this year: World Championships 100m Hurdles1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 100 metre hurdlesThese are the official results of the Women's 100 metres Hurdles event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 33 participating athletes, with two semi-finals and five qualifying heats and the final held on Friday August 30,...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 12.28 2. 12.39 3. 12.48 4. 12.83
400m HurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
- Main race this year: World Championships 400m Hurdles1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's 400 metre hurdlesThese are the official results of the Women's 400 metres Hurdles event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 33 participating athletes, with five qualifying heats, two semi-finals and the final held on Thursday August 29, 1991.-Schedule:*All times are...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS TIME 1. 53.11 2. 53.16 3. 53.47 4. 53.54 5. 53.98
High JumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
- Main competition this year: World Championships High Jump1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's High JumpThese are the official results of the Women's High Jump event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 29 participating athletes, with two qualifying groups and the final held on Saturday August 31, 1991....
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS HEIGHT 1. 2.05 m 2. 2.03 m 3. 2.02 m 4. 1.99 m 5. 1.98 m
Long JumpLong jumpThe long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
- Main competition this year: World Championships Long Jump1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's Long JumpThese are the official results of the Women's Long Jump event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 31 participating athletes, with two qualifying groups and the final held on Sunday August 25, 1991.-Medalists:...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS DISTANCE 1. 7.37 m 2. 7.32 m 3. 7.24 m 4. 7.20 m 5. 7.00 m
Triple JumpTriple jumpThe triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
| RANK | 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 14.95 m | |
| 2. | 14.42 m | |
| 3. | 14.35 m | |
| 4. | 13.84 m | |
| 5. | 13.74 m |
Shot PutShot putThe shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
- Main competition this year: World Championships Shot Put1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's Shot PutThese are the official results of the Women's Shot Put event at the 1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total number of 24 participating athletes, with two qualifying groups and the final held on Saturday August 24, 1991...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS DISTANCE 1. 21.12 m 2. 20.85 m 3. 20.40 m 4. 19.58 m 5. 19.47 m
Javelin (old design)Javelin throwThe javelin throw is a track and field athletics throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear approximately 2.5 metres in length. Javelin is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon...
- Main competition this year: World Championships Javelin1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's JavelinThese are the official results of the Women's Javelin Throw event at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. There were a total of 31 participating athletes, with the final held on Sunday September 1, 1991...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS DISTANCE 1. 71.44 2. 70.20 3. 69.66 4. 68.78 5. 68.34
HeptathlonHeptathlonA heptathlon is a track and field athletics combined events contest made up of seven events. The name derives from the Greek hepta and athlon . A competitor in a heptathlon is referred to as a heptathlete.-Women's Heptathlon:...
- Main competition this year: World Championships Heptathlon1991 World Championships in Athletics - Women's heptathlonThe heptathlon at the 1991 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Olympic Stadium on Monday August 26 and Tuesday August 27, 1991.-Medalists:-Schedule:*Monday August 26, 1991*#100 m hurdles*#High Jump*#Shot Put*#200 m...
RANK 1991 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS POINTS 1. 6878 2. 6672 3. 6494 4. 6493 5. 6448
Births
- January 15 — Darya KlishinaDarya KlishinaDarya Igorevna Klishina is a Russian long jumper.She holds the Russian junior record with 7.03 m, the all time second best junior mark.-Personal bests:Key: RJR = Russian junior record-External links:...
, Russian long jumper - May 8 — Kalkidan GezahegneKalkidan GezahegneKalkidan Gezahegne is an Ethiopian middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres.She was born in Addis Ababa. She won the silver medal in the 1500 metres at the 2008 World Junior Championships and won another junior silver at the 2009 African Junior Athletics Championships, finishing...
, Ethiopian distance runner
Deaths
- January 1 — Inga GentzelInga GentzelInga Kristina Gentzel-Dahlgren was a Swedish athlete, who competed mainly in the 800 metres....
(82), Swedish athlete (b. 1908) - August 10 — Ellen BraumüllerEllen BraumüllerEllen Braumüller was a track and field athlete from Germany, who competed mainly in the javelin throw. She competed for her native country at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, USA, where she won the silver medal in the javelin throw. She was born and died in Berlin....
(80), German athlete (b. 1910)