1996 in the sport of athletics
This article contains an overview of the year 1996 in athletics.
| 1996 in athletics | |
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| Major world events | Olympic Games |
| IAAF Athletes of the Year | Michael Johnson Svetlana Masterkova |
← 1995 1997 → | |
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1996 in sports |
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Major Events
World
World records
Men
| Event | Athlete | Nation | Performance | Meeting | Place | Date |
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| 100 m | Donovan Bailey | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
9.84 | Olympic Games |  Atlanta, United States |
27 July |
| 200 m | Michael Johnson | United States |
19.66 | US Olympic Trials | Atlanta, United States |
23 June |
| 200 m | Michael Johnson | United States |
19.32 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States |
1 August |
| 3000 m | Daniel Komen |  Kenya |
7:20.67 | Rieti Meeting |  Rieti, Italy |
1 September |
| 10,000 m | Salah Hissou |  Morocco |
26:38.08 | Memorial Van Damme | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Brussels, Belgium |
23 August |
| Javelin throw | Jan Železný |  Czech Republic |
98.48 m |  Jena, Germany |
1 September |
Women
| Event | Athlete | Nation | Performance | Meeting | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 m | Svetlana Masterkova |  Russia |
2:28.98 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium |
23 August |
| Mile | Svetlana Masterkova | Russia |
4:12.56 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Zürich, Switzerland |
14 August | |
| 3000 m steeplechase | Courtney Meldrum | United States |
10:23.47 | US Olympic Trials | Atlanta, United States |
23 June |
| Pole vault | Emma George | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia |
4.30 m | Perth, Australia |
28 January | |
| Pole vault | Emma George | Australia |
4.41 m | Perth, Australia |
28 January | |
| Pole vault | Emma George | Australia |
4.42 m |  Reims, France |
29 June | |
| Pole vault | Emma George | Australia |
4.45 m |  Sapporo, Japan |
14 July | |
| Hammer throw | Olga Kuzenkova | Russia |
68.20 m | Sydney, Australia |
8 February | |
| Hammer throw | Olga Kuzenkova | Russia |
69.46 m | Sydney, Australia |
17 February |
- note that records for the women's 3000 m steeplechase were not officially recognised until 2000
Awards
Men
| 1996 TRACK & FIELD AWARDS | ATHLETE |
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| IAAF World Athlete of the Year | Michael Johnson (USA) |
| Track & Field Athlete of the Year | Michael Johnson (USA) |
| European Athlete of the Year Award | Jan Železný (CZE) |
| Best Male Track Athlete ESPY Award | Michael Johnson (USA) |
Women
| 1996 TRACK & FIELD AWARDS | ATHLETE |
|---|---|
| IAAF World Athlete of the Year | Svetlana Masterkova (RUS) |
| Track & Field Athlete of the Year | Svetlana Masterkova (RUS) |
| European Athlete of the Year Award | Svetlana Masterkova (RUS) |
| Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award | Kim Batten (USA) |
Season's bests
References
- Matti Koskimies (1 January 2012). "Season Bests by Year (Men)". Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- Matti Koskimies (1 January 2012). "Season Bests by Year (Women)". Retrieved 6 January 2012.
- Matti Koskimies (1 January 2012). "World Record Progression (Men)". Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- Matti Koskimies (1 January 2012). "World Record Progression (Women)". Retrieved 7 January 2012.
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