Explanation
The ranking is based on global and continental championships, which are weighted according to their importance on the international stage. The system also includes the Diamond League and its historical predecessors.
Team events are valued at three times the points of individual disciplines to increase their importance in national rankings, but they are not included in individual rankings. The World Athletics Awards do not count towards the discipline rankings, only towards the overall athletics ranking.
The achievement and holding of a world record are also rewarded, representing a significant performance milestone. Holding the world record on short distances has only been awarded points since the time of automatic timing.
Team events are valued at three times the points of individual disciplines to increase their importance in national rankings, but they are not included in individual rankings. The World Athletics Awards do not count towards the discipline rankings, only towards the overall athletics ranking.
The achievement and holding of a world record are also rewarded, representing a significant performance milestone. Holding the world record on short distances has only been awarded points since the time of automatic timing.
Scoring system
| Contest | Discipline | Category | Period | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 4x400m | M/W | 2020-2024 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| World Championship | 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2025 | 36 | 18 | 9 |
| World Relays | 2x2x400m | M/W | 2019-2021 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | 4x100m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Pan American Games | 4x400m | M/W | 2023-2023 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Indoor Championships | 4x400m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World record - improvement | 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2019 | 24 | ||
| World Relays | 4x400m | M/W | 2017-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country team | M/W | 2017-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | Hurdles relay | M/W | 2019-2021 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Walk relay | M/W | 2024-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Pan American Games | Walk team | M/W | 2023-2023 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Oceania Championships | 4x200m | M/W | 2006-2017 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| African Championships | 4x400m | M/W | 2022-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Asian Championship | 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | 4x400m | M/W | 2024-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Oceania Championships | 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Oceania Championships | 3 km walk | M/W | 2002-2002 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2024 | 4 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 4x400m | M/W | 2020-2025 | 3 | ||
| Olympic Games | 3 km team | Men | 1912-1924 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | 3 miles team | Men | 1908-1908 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | 4 miles team | Men | 1904-1904 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | 4x100m | Men | 1912-2024 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | 4x400m | Men | 1908-2024 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | 5 km team | Men | 1900-1900 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | Cross country team | Men | 1912-1924 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | Marathon walk relay | Men | 2024-2024 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| World Championship | 4x100m | Men | 1983-2025 | 36 | 18 | 9 |
| World Championship | 4x400m | Men | 1983-2025 | 36 | 18 | 9 |
| Olympic Games | 10 km walk | Men | 1912-1952 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 10 miles walk | Men | 1908-1908 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 10000m | Men | 1912-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 100m | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 110m hurdles | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 1500m | Men | 1896-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 20 km walk | Men | 1956-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 200m | Men | 1900-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 200m hurdles | Men | 1900-1904 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 2500m hurdles | Men | 1900-1904 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 3 km walk | Men | 1920-1920 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 3,5 km walk | Men | 1908-1908 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1908-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 400m | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 400m hurdles | Men | 1900-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Pan American Games | 4x100m | Men | 1951-2023 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World record - improvement | 4x100m | Men | 1912-2008 | 24 | ||
| World Relays | 4x100m | Men | 2014-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | 4x1500m | Men | 2014-2014 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | 4x200m | Men | 2014-2021 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Pan American Games | 4x400m | Men | 1951-2023 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Indoor Championships | 4x400m | Men | 1991-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World record - improvement | 4x400m | Men | 1911-1960 | 24 | ||
| World Relays | 4x400m | Men | 2014-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | 4x800m | Men | 2014-2017 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 5 miles | Men | 1908-1908 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 50 km walk | Men | 1932-2020 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 5000m | Men | 1912-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 60m | Men | 1900-1904 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 800m | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Cross country | Men | 1912-1924 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country team | Men | 1973-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country team short | Men | 1998-2006 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Decathlon | Men | 1912-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Discus | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Road Running Championships | Half marathon team | Men | 1992-2023 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Half marathon team walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Hammer | Men | 1900-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | High jump | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Javelin | Men | 1908-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Long jump | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Marathon | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Marathon Cup | Marathon team | Men | 1985-2011 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Marathon team walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Indoor Championships | Medley Relay | Men | 1993-1993 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | Medley relay | Men | 2015-2015 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Pentathlon | Men | 1912-1924 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Pole vault | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Road Relay Championships | Road Relay | Men | 1986-1998 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Shot put | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Standing high jump | Men | 1900-1912 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Standing long jump | Men | 1900-1912 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Standing triple jump | Men | 1900-1904 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Teams 20 km walk | Men | 1993-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Teams 35 km walk | Men | 2022-2022 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Teams 50 km walk | Men | 1993-2018 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Triathlon | Men | 1904-1904 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Triple jump | Men | 1896-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Weight throw | Men | 1904-1920 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Championship | 10000m | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 100m | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 1500m | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 20 km walk | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 200m | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 35 km walk | Men | 2022-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 400m | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| African Championships | 4x100m | Men | 1979-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Asian Championship | 4x100m | Men | 1973-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | 4x100m | Men | 1934-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Oceania Championships | 4x100m | Men | 1990-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Oceania Championships | 4x200m | Men | 2002-2004 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| African Championships | 4x400m | Men | 1979-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Asian Championship | 4x400m | Men | 1973-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | 4x400m | Men | 1934-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Oceania Championships | 4x400m | Men | 1990-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 50 km walk | Men | 1976-2019 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 5000m | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 800m | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Decathlon | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Discus | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Hammer | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | High jump | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Javelin | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Long jump | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Marathon | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Pole vault | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Shot put | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Triple jump | Men | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Athletics Awards | Awards | Men | 1988-2025 | 10 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | 4x400m | Men | 1966-2025 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| European Indoor Championships | 4x800m | Men | 1967-1973 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| European Indoor Championships | Medley relay | Men | 1966-1970 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 10 km walk | Men | 1951-1951 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 10 km walk | Men | 1984-2000 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 10000m | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 10000m | Men | 1847-2025 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 100m | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 100m | Men | 1891-2008 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 110m hurdles | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 110m hurdles | Men | 1908-2012 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 1500m | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 1500m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 1500m | Men | 1892-2019 | 8 | ||
| World record - improvement | 20 km | Men | 8 | |||
| Pan American Games | 20 km walk | Men | 1963-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 20 km walk | Men | 1961-2024 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 20 km walk | Men | 1911-2025 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 200m | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 200m | Men | 1985-2004 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 200m | Men | 1951-2008 | 8 | ||
| World Indoor Championships | 3000m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 3000m | Men | 1904-2025 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1914-2023 | 8 | ||
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 35 km walk | Men | 2022-2022 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 400m | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 400m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 400m | Men | 1900-2016 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 400m hurdles | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 400m hurdles | Men | 1908-2021 | 8 | ||
| World Road Running Championships | 5 km | Men | 2023-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 5 km walk | Men | 1985-1993 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 50 km walk | Men | 1951-2019 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 50 km walk | Men | 1961-2018 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 50 km walk | Men | 1921-2014 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 5000m | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 5000m | Men | 1890-2026 | 8 | ||
| World Indoor Championships | 60m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 60m | Men | 1966-2018 | 8 | ||
| World Indoor Championships | 60m hurdles | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 60m hurdles | Men | 1966-2021 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 800m | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 800m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 800m | Men | 1830-2010 | 8 | ||
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country | Men | 1973-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country short | Men | 1998-2006 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Hypo Meeting | Decathlon | Men | 1975-2025 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Decathlon | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Decathlon | Men | 1922-2018 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Discus | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Discus | Men | 1912-2024 | 8 | ||
| World record - improvement | Half marathon | Men | 1960-2026 | 8 | ||
| World Road Running Championships | Half marathon | Men | 1992-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Half marathon walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Hammer | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Hammer | Men | 1913-1984 | 8 | ||
| World Indoor Championships | Heptathlon | Men | 1993-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Heptathlon | Men | 1970-2026 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | High jump | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | High jump | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | High jump | Men | 1827-1988 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Javelin | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Javelin | Men | 1912-1993 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Long jump | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Long jump | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Long jump | Men | 1901-1991 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Marathon | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Marathon | Men | 1908-2026 | 8 | ||
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Marathon walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Pole vault | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Pole vault | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Pole vault | Men | 1849-2020 | 8 | ||
| World Road Running Championships | Road Mile | Men | 2023-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Shot put | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Shot put | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Shot put | Men | 1909-2021 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Triple jump | Men | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Triple jump | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Triple jump | Men | 1911-1995 | 8 | ||
| Diamont League | 100m | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 100m | Men | 2000-2006 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 100m | Men | 1990-1990 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 110m hurdles | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 110m hurdles | Men | 2001-2001 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 110m hurdles | Men | 1987-1987 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 1500m | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 1500m | Men | 1998-2002 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 1500m | Men | 1994-2002 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 200m | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 3000m hurdles | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1995-1999 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 3000m/5000m | Men | 2009-2009 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 400m | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 400m | Men | 2006-2006 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 400m hurdles | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 400m hurdles | Men | 2002-2002 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 400m hurdles | Men | 1992-2000 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 5000m | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 5000m | Men | 2006-2006 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 5000m | Men | 1985-1996 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 5000m/10000m | Men | 1998-1998 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 800m | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 800m | Men | 1999-2001 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 800m | Men | 1997-2001 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Discus | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | High jump | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Javelin | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Long jump | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | Long jump | Men | 2006-2006 | 5 | ||
| Berlin Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1974-2025 | 5 | ||
| Boston Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1897-2026 | 5 | ||
| London Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1981-2026 | 5 | ||
| New York City Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1970-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Pole vault | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | Pole vault | Men | 1991-1993 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Shot put | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Triple jump | Men | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | Triple jump | Men | 2004-2004 | 5 | ||
| African Championships | 10 km walk | Men | 1979-1979 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 10 km walk | Men | 1946-1954 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 10 km walk | Men | 1996-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 10 km walk | Men | 4 | |||
| African Championships | 10000m | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 10000m | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 10000m | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 10000m | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 10000m | Men | 1884-2022 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 100m | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 100m | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 100m | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 100m | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 100m | Men | 1899-2009 | 4 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 100m hurdles | Men | 2019-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 110m hurdles | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 110m hurdles | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 110m hurdles | Men | 1920-2006 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 1500m | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 1500m | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 1500m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 1500m | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 1500m | Men | 1894-2009 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 20 km | Men | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 20 km | Men | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Own WR improvement | 20 km | Men | 4 | |||
| African Championships | 20 km walk | Men | 1982-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 20 km walk | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 20 km walk | Men | 1958-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 20 km walk | Men | 1990-1994 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 20 km walk | Men | 1946-1979 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 200m | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 200m | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 200m | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 200m | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 200m | Men | 1952-2009 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 3000m | Men | 1998-1998 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 3000m | Men | 1926-2000 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1938-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1928-1995 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 35 km walk | Men | 2022-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 400m | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 400m | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 400m | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 400m | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 400m | Men | 1948-1956 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 400m hurdles | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 400m hurdles | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 400m hurdles | Men | 1934-2021 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 4x100m | Men | 1927-2012 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 4x400m | Men | 1912-1998 | 4 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 5 km walk | Men | 2002-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 50 km walk | Men | 1934-2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 50 km walk | Men | 1952-2003 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 5000m | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 5000m | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 5000m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 5000m | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 5000m | Men | 1893-2007 | 4 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 6000m hurdles | Men | 2008-2008 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 60m | Men | 1966-2018 | 4 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 60m hurdles | Men | 2006-2006 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 60m hurdles | Men | 1966-2024 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 800m | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 800m | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 800m | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 800m | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 800m | Men | 1865-2012 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Decathlon | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Decathlon | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Decathlon | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Decathlon | Men | 2010-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Decathlon | Men | 1927-2015 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Discus | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Discus | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Discus | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Discus | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Discus | Men | 1930-2025 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Half marathon | Men | 2016-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Half marathon | Men | 1996-2008 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Half marathon | Men | 2000-2007 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Hammer | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Hammer | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Hammer | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Hammer | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Hammer | Men | 1949-1986 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | Heptathlon | Men | 1978-2012 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | High jump | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | High jump | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | High jump | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | High jump | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | High jump | Men | 1866-1993 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Javelin | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Javelin | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Javelin | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Javelin | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Javelin | Men | 1930-1996 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Long jump | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Long jump | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Long jump | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Long jump | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Long jump | Men | 1961-1965 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Marathon | Men | 1979-1990 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Marathon | Men | 1973-1985 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Marathon | Men | 1934-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Marathon | Men | 1990-1994 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Marathon | Men | 1953-2022 | 4 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Octathlon | Men | 2006-2015 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Pentathlon | Men | 2004-2004 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | Pole vault | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Pole vault | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Pole vault | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Pole vault | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Pole vault | Men | 1873-2026 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Shot put | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Shot put | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Shot put | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Shot put | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Shot put | Men | 1934-2023 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Triple jump | Men | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Triple jump | Men | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Triple jump | Men | 1934-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Triple jump | Men | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Triple jump | Men | 1951-1995 | 4 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | 1500m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 200m | Men | 1982-2005 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 3000m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 400m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | 4x100m | Men | 1973-2025 | 3 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 4x400m | Men | 1913-2025 | 3 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | 5 km walk | Men | 1981-1994 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 60m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 60m hurdles | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 800m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | Heptathlon | Men | 1992-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | High jump | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | Long jump | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1977-2025 | 3 | ||
| Tokyo Marathon | Marathon | Men | 2007-2026 | 3 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | Pole vault | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | Shot put | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | Triple jump | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | 10 km walk | Men | 1985-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 10000m | Men | 1896-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 100m | Men | 1965-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 110m hurdles | Men | 1978-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 1500m | Men | 1896-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 20 km walk | Men | 1912-2024 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 200m | Men | 1969-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 3000m | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1915-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 400m | Men | 1969-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 400m hurdles | Men | 1969-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 50 km walk | Men | 1922-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 5000m | Men | 1891-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 60m | Men | 1974-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 60m hurdles | Men | 1974-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 800m | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Decathlon | Men | 1923-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Discus | Men | 1913-2023 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Half marathon | Men | 1961-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Hammer | Men | 1914-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Heptathlon | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | High jump | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Javelin | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Long jump | Men | 1902-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Marathon | Men | 1910-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Pole vault | Men | 1913-2021 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Shot put | Men | 1910-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Triple jump | Men | 1912-2025 | 1 | ||
| Olympic Games | 4x100m | Women | 1928-2024 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | 4x400m | Women | 1972-2024 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| Olympic Games | Marathon walk relay | Women | 2024-2024 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| World Championship | 4x100m | Women | 1983-2025 | 36 | 18 | 9 |
| World Championship | 4x400m | Women | 1983-2025 | 36 | 18 | 9 |
| World Road Race Championships | 10 km team | Women | 1983-1984 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 10 km walk | Women | 1992-1996 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 10000m | Women | 1988-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 100m | Women | 1928-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 100m hurdles | Women | 1972-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Road Race Championships | 15 km team | Women | 1985-1991 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 1500m | Women | 1932-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 20 km walk | Women | 2000-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 200m | Women | 1948-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 3000m | Women | 1960-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2008-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 400m | Women | 1964-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 400m hurdles | Women | 1984-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Pan American Games | 4x100m | Women | 1951-2023 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World record - improvement | 4x100m | Women | 1922-2012 | 24 | ||
| World Relays | 4x100m | Women | 2014-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | 4x1500m | Women | 2014-2014 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | 4x200m | Women | 2014-2021 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Pan American Games | 4x400m | Women | 1971-2023 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Indoor Championships | 4x400m | Women | 1991-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World record - improvement | 4x400m | Women | 1969-1988 | 24 | ||
| World Relays | 4x400m | Women | 2014-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | 4x800m | Women | 2014-2017 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 5000m | Women | 1988-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 800m | Women | 1928-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | 80m hurdles | Women | 1932-1968 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country team | Women | 1973-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country team short | Women | 1998-2006 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Discus | Women | 1928-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Road Running Championships | Half marathon team | Women | 1992-2023 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Half marathon team walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Hammer | Women | 2000-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Heptathlon | Women | 1984-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | High jump | Women | 1928-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Javelin | Women | 1932-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Long jump | Women | 1948-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Marathon | Women | 1984-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Marathon Cup | Marathon team | Women | 1985-2011 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Marathon team walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Indoor Championships | Medley Relay | Women | 1993-1993 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | Medley relay | Women | 2015-2015 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Pentathlon | Women | 1964-1980 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Pole vault | Women | 2000-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Road Relay Championships | Road Relay | Women | 1986-1998 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Shot put | Women | 1948-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Teams 20 km walk | Women | 1975-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Teams 35 km walk | Women | 2022-2022 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Teams 50 km walk | Women | 2018-2018 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Olympic Games | Triple jump | Women | 1996-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Championship | 10 km walk | Women | 1987-1997 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 10000m | Women | 1987-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 100m | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 1500m | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 20 km walk | Women | 1999-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 200m | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 3000m | Women | 1980-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2005-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 35 km walk | Women | 2022-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 400m | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 1980-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| African Championships | 4x100m | Women | 1979-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Asian Championship | 4x100m | Women | 1973-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | 4x100m | Women | 1938-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Oceania Championships | 4x100m | Women | 1990-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Oceania Championships | 4x200m | Women | 2002-2004 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| African Championships | 4x400m | Women | 1979-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Asian Championship | 4x400m | Women | 1973-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | 4x400m | Women | 1969-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Oceania Championships | 4x400m | Women | 1990-2024 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 50 km walk | Women | 2017-2019 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 5000m | Women | 1995-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | 800m | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Discus | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Hammer | Women | 1999-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Heptathlon | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | High jump | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Javelin | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Long jump | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Marathon | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Pole vault | Women | 1999-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Shot put | Women | 1983-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Championship | Triple jump | Women | 1993-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| World Athletics Awards | Awards | Women | 1988-2025 | 10 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | 4x200m | Women | 1966-1970 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| European Indoor Championships | 4x400m | Women | 1971-2025 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| European Indoor Championships | Medley relay | Women | 1967-1970 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| World Road Race Championships | 10 km | Women | 1983-1984 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 10 km walk | Women | 1987-1995 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 10 km walk | Women | 1983-1997 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 10 km walk | Women | 1926-1996 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 10000m | Women | 1987-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 10000m | Women | 1935-2024 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 100m | Women | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 100m | Women | 1922-2021 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 100m hurdles | Women | 1971-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 100m hurdles | Women | 1969-2022 | 8 | ||
| World Road Race Championships | 15 km | Women | 1985-1991 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 1500m | Women | 1975-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 1500m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 1500m | Women | 1927-2023 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 20 km walk | Women | 1999-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 20 km walk | Women | 1999-2024 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 20 km walk | Women | 1931-2021 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 200m | Women | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 200m | Women | 1985-2004 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 200m | Women | 1922-1988 | 8 | ||
| World Indoor Championships | 3 km walk | Women | 1985-1993 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 3000m | Women | 1979-1991 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 3000m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 3000m | Women | 1927-2019 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2007-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 3000m hurdles | Women | 1996-2018 | 8 | ||
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 35 km walk | Women | 2022-2022 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 400m | Women | 1971-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 400m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 400m | Women | 1957-1985 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 400m hurdles | Women | 1983-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 400m hurdles | Women | 1974-2021 | 8 | ||
| World Road Running Championships | 5 km | Women | 2023-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 5 km walk | Women | 1975-1981 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 50 km walk | Women | 2019-2019 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 50 km walk | Women | 2018-2018 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | 5000m | Women | 1995-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 5000m | Women | 1931-2025 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 60m | Women | 1955-1959 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 60m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 60m | Women | 1966-1993 | 8 | ||
| World Indoor Championships | 60m hurdles | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 60m hurdles | Women | 1966-2024 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 800m | Women | 1963-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 800m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 800m | Women | 1922-1983 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | 80m hurdles | Women | 1951-1967 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country | Women | 1973-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Cross Country short | Women | 1998-2006 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Discus | Women | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Discus | Women | 1922-1988 | 8 | ||
| World record - improvement | Half marathon | Women | 1971-2021 | 8 | ||
| World Road Running Championships | Half marathon | Women | 1992-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Half marathon walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Hammer | Women | 1995-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Hammer | Women | 1994-2014 | 8 | ||
| Hypo Meeting | Heptathlon | Women | 1981-2025 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Heptathlon | Women | 1983-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Heptathlon | Women | 1978-1986 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | High jump | Women | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | High jump | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | High jump | Women | 1922-2024 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Javelin | Women | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Javelin | Women | 1922-2008 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Long jump | Women | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Long jump | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Long jump | Women | 1922-1961 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Marathon | Women | 1987-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Marathon | Women | 1918-2025 | 8 | ||
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Marathon walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Hypo Meeting | Pentathlon | Women | 1975-1980 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Pentathlon | Women | 1967-1979 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Pentathlon | Women | 1993-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Pentathlon | Women | 1985-2023 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Pole vault | Women | 1999-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Pole vault | Women | 1997-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Pole vault | Women | 1910-2004 | 8 | ||
| World Road Running Championships | Road Mile | Women | 2023-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Pan American Games | Shot put | Women | 1951-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Shot put | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Shot put | Women | 1924-1984 | 8 | ||
| Pan American Games | Triple jump | Women | 1995-2023 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Triple jump | Women | 1991-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Triple jump | Women | 1922-2021 | 8 | ||
| Diamont League | 100m | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 100m | Women | 1998-2002 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 100m | Women | 1987-2002 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 100m hurdles | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 100m hurdles | Women | 1986-1996 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 1500m | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 1500m | Women | 2001-2001 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 1500m | Women | 1985-2001 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 200m | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 3000m/5000m | Women | 1999-2001 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 400m | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 400m | Women | 2002-2009 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 400m hurdles | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 400m hurdles | Women | 1993-1993 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 5000m | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 5000m | Women | 2006-2006 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | 800m | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | 800m | Women | 2003-2008 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | 800m | Women | 1995-1995 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Discus | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | Discus | Women | 1997-1997 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | High jump | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | High jump | Women | 1991-1991 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Javelin | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | Javelin | Women | 2000-2000 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | Javelin | Women | 2000-2000 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Long jump | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | Long jump | Women | 2000-2000 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix | Long jump | Women | 1992-1994 | 5 | ||
| Berlin Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1974-2025 | 5 | ||
| Boston Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1966-2026 | 5 | ||
| London Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1981-2026 | 5 | ||
| New York City Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1971-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Pole vault | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | Pole vault | Women | 2007-2009 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Shot put | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Diamont League | Triple jump | Women | 2010-2025 | 5 | ||
| Golden League | Triple jump | Women | 2005-2005 | 5 | ||
| African Championships | 10 km walk | Women | 2000-2002 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 10 km walk | Women | 1985-2000 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 10 km walk | Women | 1986-1998 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 10 km walk | Women | 1994-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 10 km walk | Women | 1976-1988 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 10000m | Women | 1985-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 10000m | Women | 1985-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 10000m | Women | 1986-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 10000m | Women | 2013-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 10000m | Women | 1986-2007 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 100m | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 100m | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 100m | Women | 1938-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 100m | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 100m | Women | 1935-2021 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 100m hurdles | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 1969-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 100m hurdles | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 100m hurdles | Women | 1969-1986 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 1500m | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 1500m | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 1500m | Women | 1969-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 1500m | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 1500m | Women | 1932-2025 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 20 km | Women | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 20 km | Women | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Championships | 20 km walk | Women | 2004-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 20 km walk | Women | 2002-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 20 km walk | Women | 2002-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 20 km walk | Women | 1990-1990 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 20 km walk | Women | 1967-1984 | 4 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 2000m hurdles | Women | 2000-2002 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 200m | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 200m | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 200m | Women | 1938-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 200m | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 200m | Women | 1926-1988 | 4 | ||
| Asian Championship | 200m hurdles | Women | 1973-1973 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 3000m | Women | 1979-1998 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 3000m | Women | 1975-1993 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 3000m | Women | 1974-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 3000m | Women | 1990-1990 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 3000m | Women | 1935-2019 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2004-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2006-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2008-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 3000m hurdles | Women | 1999-2008 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 35 km walk | Women | 2022-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 400m | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 400m | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 400m | Women | 1958-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 400m | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 400m | Women | 1957-1982 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 400m hurdles | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 1975-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 1978-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 400m hurdles | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 400m hurdles | Women | 1978-2024 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 4x100m | Women | 1929-1985 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 4x400m | Women | 1969-1984 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 5 km walk | Women | 1988-1998 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 5 km walk | Women | 2013-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 50 km walk | Women | 2018-2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 5000m | Women | 1996-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 5000m | Women | 1995-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 5000m | Women | 1998-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 5000m | Women | 1994-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 5000m | Women | 1935-2019 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 60m | Women | 1973-1995 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 60m hurdles | Women | 1973-2026 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | 800m | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 800m | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 800m | Women | 1954-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | 800m | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 800m | Women | 1928-1980 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 80m hurdles | Women | 1938-1966 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | Discus | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Discus | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Discus | Women | 1938-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Discus | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Discus | Women | 1923-1980 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Half marathon | Women | 2016-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Half marathon | Women | 1994-2008 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Half marathon | Women | 1981-2020 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Hammer | Women | 1998-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Hammer | Women | 1998-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Hammer | Women | 1998-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Hammer | Women | 1994-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Hammer | Women | 1995-2016 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Heptathlon | Women | 1982-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Heptathlon | Women | 1981-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Heptathlon | Women | 1982-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Heptathlon | Women | 2008-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Heptathlon | Women | 1981-1988 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | High jump | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | High jump | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | High jump | Women | 1938-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | High jump | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | High jump | Women | 1926-1987 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Javelin | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Javelin | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Javelin | Women | 1938-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Javelin | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Javelin | Women | 1922-2005 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Long jump | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Long jump | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Long jump | Women | 1938-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Long jump | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Long jump | Women | 1923-1971 | 4 | ||
| Asian Championship | Marathon | Women | 1985-1985 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Marathon | Women | 1982-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Marathon | Women | 1971-2026 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Pentathlon | Women | 1979-1979 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Pentathlon | Women | 1973-1979 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Pentathlon | Women | 1950-1978 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Pentathlon | Women | 2004-2004 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Pentathlon | Women | 4 | |||
| African Championships | Pole vault | Women | 2000-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Pole vault | Women | 1998-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Pole vault | Women | 1998-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Pole vault | Women | 1996-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Pole vault | Women | 1911-2009 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Shot put | Women | 1979-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Shot put | Women | 1973-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Shot put | Women | 1938-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Shot put | Women | 1990-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Shot put | Women | 1927-1980 | 4 | ||
| African Championships | Triple jump | Women | 1992-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Triple jump | Women | 1993-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Triple jump | Women | 1994-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania Championships | Triple jump | Women | 1994-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Triple jump | Women | 1982-2022 | 4 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | 1500m | Women | 1971-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 200m | Women | 1982-2005 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 3 km walk | Women | 1987-1994 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 3000m | Women | 1982-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 400m | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | 4x100m | Women | 1977-2025 | 3 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 4x400m | Women | 1970-2025 | 3 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | 60m | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 60m hurdles | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 800m | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | High jump | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | Long jump | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1977-2025 | 3 | ||
| Tokyo Marathon | Marathon | Women | 2007-2026 | 3 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | Pentathlon | Women | 1992-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | Pole vault | Women | 1996-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | Shot put | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | Triple jump | Women | 1990-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | 10 km walk | Women | 1927-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 10000m | Women | 1936-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 100m | Women | 1969-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 100m hurdles | Women | 1979-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 1500m | Women | 1928-2024 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 20 km walk | Women | 1932-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 200m | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 3000m | Women | 1928-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 3000m hurdles | Women | 1997-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 400m | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 400m hurdles | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 5000m | Women | 1932-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 60m | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 60m hurdles | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 800m | Women | 1923-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Discus | Women | 1929-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Half marathon | Women | 1972-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Hammer | Women | 2000-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Heptathlon | Women | 1985-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | High jump | Women | 1924-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Javelin | Women | 1923-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Long jump | Women | 1924-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Marathon | Women | 1919-2022 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Pentathlon | Women | 1986-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Pole vault | Women | 1912-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Shot put | Women | 1926-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Triple jump | Women | 1924-2025 | 1 |