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 | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2020-2024 | 72 | 36 | 18 |
| World Championship | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2025 | 36 | 18 | 9 |
| World Road Running Championships | 5 km team | M/W | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | Mixed 2x2x400m | M/W | 2019-2021 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | Mixed 4x100m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Ultimate Championship | Mixed 4x100m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Indoor Championships | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World record - improvement | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2019 | 24 | ||
| World Relays | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2017-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Ultimate Championship | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Cross Country Championships | Mixed Cross Country team | M/W | 2017-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Relays | Mixed Hurdles relay | M/W | 2019-2021 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Mixed Walk relay | M/W | 2024-2024 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| World Road Running Championships | Road mile team | M/W | 2026-2026 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
| Pan American Games | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2023-2023 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Asian Games | Mixed 35 km walk team | M/W | 2022-2022 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | Mixed 4x100m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2024-2026 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| NACAC Championship | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2022-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Pan American Games | Mixed Walk team | M/W | 2023-2023 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| African Championships | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2022-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian Games | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2018-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| South American Championship | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2021-2025 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2024 | 4 | ||
| Asian Games | Mixed 4x100m | M/W | 2026-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | Mixed 4x200m | M/W | 2006-2017 | 3 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | Mixed 4x400m | M/W | 2019-2024 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | Mixed 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 | 1912-2024 | 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 | 1896-2024 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1912-2024 | 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 | 1992-2026 | 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 |
| Pan American Games | 4x100m | Men | 1951-2023 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Pan American Games | 4x400m | Men | 1951-2023 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| 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 |
| European Championship | 4x100m | Men | 1934-2026 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| NACAC Championship | 4x100m | Men | 2007-2025 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | 4x400m | Men | 1934-2026 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| NACAC Championship | 4x400m | Men | 2007-2025 | 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 |
| Diamond League | 1 mile | Men | 2023-2023 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 100m | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 100m hurdles | Men | 2026-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 110m hurdles | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 1500m | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 200m | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 3000m | Men | 2023-2023 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 3000m hurdles | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 400m | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 400m hurdles | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 5000m | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 800m | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| World Athletics Awards | Awards | Men | 1988-2025 | 10 | ||
| Diamond League | Discus | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | High jump | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Javelin | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Long jump | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Pole vault | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Shot put | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Triple jump | Men | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 4x100m | Men | 1970-2026 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 4x110 yards | Men | 1930-1966 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| African Games | 4x400m | Men | 1965-2015 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 4x400m | Men | 1970-2022 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| European Indoor Championships | 4x400m | Men | 1966-2025 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 4x440 yards | Men | 1930-1966 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| European Indoor Championships | 4x800m | Men | 1967-1973 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| European Indoor Championships | Medley relay | Men | 1966-1970 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 1 mile | Men | 1997-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 10 km walk | Men | 1984-2000 | 8 | ||
| World record - improvement | 10000m | Men | 1847-2020 | 8 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 100m | Men | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 100m | Men | 1891-2008 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 100m | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 110m hurdles | Men | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 110m hurdles | Men | 1908-2012 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 1500m | Men | 1993-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 1500m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 1500m | Men | 1892-1998 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 1500m | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 20 km | Men | 8 | |||
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 20 km walk | Men | 1961-2024 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 20 km walk | Men | 1911-2025 | 8 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 200m | Men | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 200m | Men | 1985-2004 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 200m | Men | 1951-2008 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 200m | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 3000m | Men | 1995-1995 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 3000m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 3000m | Men | 1904-2024 | 8 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1914-2023 | 8 | ||
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 35 km walk | Men | 2022-2022 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 400m | Men | 1993-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 400m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 400m | Men | 1900-2016 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 400m | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 400m hurdles | Men | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 400m hurdles | Men | 1908-2026 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Road Running Championships | 5 km | Men | 2023-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 5 km walk | Men | 1985-1993 | 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 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 5000m | Men | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 5000m | Men | 1897-2020 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 5000m | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 800m | Men | 1995-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 800m | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 800m | Men | 1830-2010 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 800m | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | 1975-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Decathlon | Men | 1922-2018 | 8 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Discus | Men | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | Discus | Men | 1912-2024 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Discus | Men | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| World record - improvement | Half marathon | Men | 1960-2026 | 8 | ||
| World Road Running Championships | Half marathon | Men | 1992-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Half marathon walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Hammer | Men | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | Hammer | Men | 1913-1984 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Hammer | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Heptathlon | Men | 1993-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Heptathlon | Men | 1970-2026 | 8 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | High jump | Men | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | High jump | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | High jump | Men | 1827-1988 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | High jump | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Javelin | Men | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | Javelin | Men | 1912-1993 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Javelin | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Long jump | Men | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | Long jump | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Long jump | Men | 1901-1991 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Long jump | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Marathon | Men | 1908-2026 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Marathon | Men | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Marathon walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Pole vault | Men | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | Pole vault | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Pole vault | Men | 1849-2020 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Pole vault | Men | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Road Running Championships | Road Mile | Men | 2023-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Shot put | Men | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | Shot put | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Shot put | Men | 1909-2021 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Shot put | Men | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Triple jump | Men | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | Triple jump | Men | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Triple jump | Men | 1911-1995 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Triple jump | Men | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 1 mile | Men | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 100m | Men | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 100m | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 110m hurdles | Men | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 110m hurdles | Men | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 1500m | Men | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 1500m | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 200m | Men | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 200m | Men | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 3000m | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1986-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 400m | Men | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 400m | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 400m hurdles | Men | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 400m hurdles | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 5000m | Men | 1985-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 5000m | Men | 2003-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 800m | Men | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 800m | Men | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Discus | Men | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Discus | Men | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Hammer | Men | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Hammer | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | High jump | Men | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | High jump | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Javelin | Men | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Javelin | Men | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Long jump | Men | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Long jump | Men | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Pole vault | Men | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Pole vault | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Shot put | Men | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Shot put | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Triple jump | Men | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Triple jump | Men | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| South American Championship | 3 km team | Men | 1924-1945 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| African Games | 4x100m | Men | 1965-2015 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 4x100m | Men | 1951-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| South American Championship | 4x100m | Men | 1924-2025 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| African Championships | 4x400m | Men | 1979-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 4x400m | Men | 1951-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| South American Championship | 4x400m | Men | 1919-2025 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| European Championship | Marathon team | Men | 2026-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 100m | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 110m hurdles | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 1500m | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 200m | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 400m | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 400m hurdles | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 800m | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Decathlon | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | High jump | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Javelin | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Long jump | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Berlin Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1974-2026 | 5 | ||
| Boston Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1897-2026 | 5 | ||
| London Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1981-2026 | 5 | ||
| New York City Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1970-2026 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Overall | Men | 1993-1997 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Pole vault | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Shot put | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Triple jump | Men | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| European Championship | 10 km walk | Men | 1946-1954 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 10 km walk | Men | 4 | |||
| Pan American Games | 10 km walk | Men | 1951-1951 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Games | 10000m | Men | 1973-2015 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 10000m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 10000m | Men | 1884-2005 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 10000m | Men | 1951-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 100m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 100m | Men | 2000-2006 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 100m | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 100m | Men | 1899-2009 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 110m hurdles | Men | 2001-2001 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 110m hurdles | Men | 1920-2006 | 4 | ||
| African Games | 1500m | Men | 1965-2015 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 1500m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 1500m | Men | 1998-2002 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 1500m | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 1500m | Men | 1912-1995 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 20 km | Men | 4 | |||
| Asian Games | 20 km walk | Men | 1978-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 20 km walk | Men | 1958-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 20 km walk | Men | 1946-1979 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 20 km walk | Men | 1963-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 200m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 200m | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 200m | Men | 1952-2009 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 3000m | Men | 1926-1965 | 4 | ||
| African Games | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1965-2015 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1928-1995 | 4 | ||
| Golden League | 3000m/5000m | Men | 2009-2009 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 35 km walk | Men | 2022-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 400m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 400m | Men | 2006-2006 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 400m | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 400m | Men | 1948-1956 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 400m hurdles | Men | 2002-2002 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 2007-2025 | 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 | ||
| Asian Games | 50 km walk | Men | 1951-2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 50 km walk | Men | 1934-2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 50 km walk | Men | 1952-2003 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 50 km walk | Men | 1951-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Games | 5000m | Men | 1965-2015 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 5000m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 5000m | Men | 2006-2006 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 5000m | Men | 1899-1997 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 5000m | Men | 1951-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 5000m/10000m | Men | 1998-1998 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 60m | Men | 1966-2018 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 60m hurdles | Men | 1966-2024 | 4 | ||
| African Games | 800m | Men | 1965-2015 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 800m | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 800m | Men | 1999-2001 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 800m | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 800m | Men | 1865-2012 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Decathlon | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Decathlon | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Decathlon | Men | 1927-2015 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Discus | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Discus | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Discus | Men | 1930-2025 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | Discus | Men | 1951-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Games | Half marathon | Men | 2007-2015 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Half marathon | Men | 2000-2007 | 4 | ||
| Asian Games | Half marathon walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Half marathon walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Hammer | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Hammer | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Hammer | Men | 1949-1986 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | Hammer | Men | 1951-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Heptathlon | Men | 1978-2012 | 4 | ||
| Asian Games | High jump | Men | 1951-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | High jump | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | High jump | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | High jump | Men | 1866-1993 | 4 | ||
| Asian Games | Javelin | Men | 1951-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Javelin | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Javelin | Men | 1930-1996 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Long jump | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | Long jump | Men | 2006-2006 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | Long jump | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Long jump | Men | 1961-1965 | 4 | ||
| African Games | Marathon | Men | 1973-2003 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Marathon | Men | 1953-2022 | 4 | ||
| Asian Games | Marathon walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Marathon walk | Men | 2026-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Overall | Men | 1985-1992 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| World Athletics Final | Overall | Men | 1998-2002 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Pole vault | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Pole vault | Men | 2007-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Pole vault | Men | 1873-2026 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Shot put | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Shot put | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Shot put | Men | 1934-2023 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Triple jump | Men | 1934-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | Triple jump | Men | 2004-2004 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | Triple jump | Men | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Triple jump | Men | 1951-1995 | 4 | ||
| Commonwealth Games | 1 mile | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 10 km walk | Men | 2022-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 100 yards | Men | 1930-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 10000m | Men | 1979-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 10000m | Men | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 10000m | Men | 2007-2022 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 100m | Men | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 110m hurdles | Men | 1951-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 110m hurdles | Men | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 120 yards hurdles | Men | 1930-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 1500m | Men | 1979-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 1500m | Men | 1970-2022 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 1500m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 20 km | Men | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 20 km walk | Men | 1973-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 20 km walk | Men | 1998-2018 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 20 km walk | Men | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 20 km walk | Men | 1974-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 20 miles walk | Men | 1966-1974 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 200m | Men | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 200m | Men | 1982-2005 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 220 yards | Men | 1930-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 3 miles | Men | 1930-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 30 km walk | Men | 1978-1994 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 3000m | Men | 1998-1998 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 3000m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1979-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1951-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1938-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| NACAC Championship | 3000m hurdles | Men | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pan American Games | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1951-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| African Games | 400m | Men | 1965-2015 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 400m | Men | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 400m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 400m hurdles | Men | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 440 yards | Men | 1930-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 440 yards hurdles | Men | 1930-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 4x100m | Men | 1979-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 4x100m | Men | 1973-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | 4x100m | Men | 1990-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | 4x100m | Men | 1963-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| South American Championship - unofficial | 4x100m | Men | 1922-1959 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | 4x100m | Men | 1973-2025 | 3 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 4x200m | Men | 2002-2004 | 3 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 4x400m | Men | 1973-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | 4x400m | Men | 1990-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | 4x400m | Men | 1963-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| South American Championship - unofficial | 4x400m | Men | 1918-1959 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | 4x400m | Men | 1913-2025 | 3 | ||
| European Indoor Championships | 5 km walk | Men | 1981-1994 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 50 km walk | Men | 1998-2006 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 5000m | Men | 1979-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 5000m | Men | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 5000m | Men | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 6 miles | Men | 1930-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 60m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 60m hurdles | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 800m | Men | 1979-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 800m | Men | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 800m | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 880 yards | Men | 1930-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | Decathlon | Men | 1966-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | Discus | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | Hammer | Men | 1951-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Hammer | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Heptathlon | Men | 1992-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | High jump | Men | 1973-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | High jump | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | High jump | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | Javelin | Men | 1973-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | Javelin | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Javelin | Men | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| African Games | Long jump | Men | 1965-2015 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Long jump | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Long jump | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | Marathon | Men | 1979-1990 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | Marathon | Men | 1951-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Men | 1977-2026 | 3 | ||
| Commonwealth Games | Marathon | Men | 1930-2022 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Marathon | Men | 1951-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| Tokyo Marathon | Marathon | Men | 2007-2026 | 3 | ||
| Commonwealth Games | Pole vault | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Pole vault | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | Shot put | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Shot put | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | Triple jump | Men | 1930-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Triple jump | Men | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| South American Championship | Triple jump | Men | 1920-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 1 mile | Men | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 10 km walk | Men | 1951-1951 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 10000m | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 10000m | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | 100m | Men | 1965-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 100m | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 100m | Men | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 100m | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 100m | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | 110m hurdles | Men | 1965-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 1973-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 110m hurdles | Men | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 110m hurdles | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| Asian Games | 1500m | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 1500m | Men | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 1500m | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 1500m | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| Asian Championship | 20 km | Men | 2 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship | 20 km | Men | 1949-1949 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | 20 km walk | Men | 1978-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | 20 km walk | Men | 1990-1994 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | 20 km walk | Men | 1991-2007 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | 200m | Men | 1965-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 200m | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 200m | Men | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 200m | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 200m | Men | 1877-2014 | 2 | ||
| South American Championship | 200m hurdles | Men | 1919-1948 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 3000m | Men | 1924-1950 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1973-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1986-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1952-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1889-2014 | 2 | ||
| South American Championship | 32 km | Men | 1941-1945 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Championships | 400m | Men | 1979-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 400m | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 400m | Men | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 400m | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 400m | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | 400m hurdles | Men | 1965-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 400m hurdles | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 400m hurdles | Men | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | 5 km walk | Men | 2002-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 5000m | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 5000m | Men | 1985-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 5000m | Men | 1920-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 800m | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 800m | Men | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 800m | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 800m | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| South American Championship | Cross country | Men | 1924-1949 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Cross Country 12 km | Men | 1950-1950 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | Decathlon | Men | 1978-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Decathlon | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Decathlon | Men | 1924-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Decathlon | Men | 1915-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | Discus | Men | 1965-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Discus | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Discus | Men | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Discus | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Discus | Men | 1897-2014 | 2 | ||
| European Championship | Half marathon | Men | 2016-2024 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Half marathon | Men | 1952-1981 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | Hammer | Men | 1973-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | Hammer | Men | 1973-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Hammer | Men | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Hammer | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Hammer | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | High jump | Men | 1965-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | High jump | Men | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | High jump | Men | 1990-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | High Jump | Men | 1963-2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | High jump | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | High jump | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | Javelin | Men | 1965-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Javelin | Men | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Javelin | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Championships | Long jump | Men | 1979-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Long jump | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Long jump | Men | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | Long jump | Men | 1990-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | Long Jump | Men | 1963-2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Long jump | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Long jump | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| Asian Championship | Marathon | Men | 1973-1985 | 2 | 1 | |
| European Championship | Marathon | Men | 1934-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Marathon | Men | 1959-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | Pole vault | Men | 1965-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Pole vault | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Pole vault | Men | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | Pole vault | Men | 1990-2024 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | Pole Vault | Men | 1963-2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Pole vault | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Pole vault | Men | 1877-2014 | 2 | ||
| South American Championship | Road race | Men | 1933-1947 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | Shot put | Men | 1965-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Shot put | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Shot put | Men | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | Shot put | Men | 1990-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | Shot Put | Men | 1963-2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Shot put | Men | 1919-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Shot put | Men | 1876-2014 | 2 | ||
| South American Championship | Standing high jump | Men | 1919-1920 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Standing long jump | Men | 1919-1920 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | Triple jump | Men | 1965-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Triple jump | Men | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Triple jump | Men | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Triple jump | Men | 1893-2014 | 2 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 1 Mile | Men | 1918-1918 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 10 km | Men | 1922-1922 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 10 km walk | Men | 1979-1979 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 10 km walk | Men | 1996-2024 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 10 km walk | Men | 1985-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 10000m | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 10000m | Men | 1990-2024 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 10000m | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 10000m | Men | 1922-1959 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | 10000m | Men | 1880-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 10000m | Men | 1912-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 100m | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 100m | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 100m | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 100m | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 100m | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 100m | Men | 1965-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 100m hurdles | Men | 2019-2019 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 110m hurdles | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 110m hurdles | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 110m hurdles | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 110m hurdles | Men | 1922-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 110m hurdles | Men | 1978-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 1500m | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 1500m | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 1500m | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 1500m | Men | 1922-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 1500m | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 20 km | Men | 1946-1946 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 20 km walk | Men | 1982-2026 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 20 km walk | Men | 1912-2024 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 200m | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 200m | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 200m | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 200m | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 200m | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 200m | Men | 1969-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 200m hurdles | Men | 1918-1948 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 3000m | Men | 1922-1950 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 3000m | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1953-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 3000m hurdles | Men | 1915-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 400m | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 400m | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 400m | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 400m | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 400m | Men | 1969-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 400m hurdles | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 400m hurdles | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 400m hurdles | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 400m hurdles | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | 400m hurdles | Men | 1914-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 400m hurdles | Men | 1969-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 50 km walk | Men | 1922-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 5000m | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 5000m | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 5000m | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 5000m | Men | 1922-1959 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | 5000m | Men | 1878-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 5000m | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 6000m hurdles | Men | 2008-2008 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 60m | Men | 1974-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 60m hurdles | Men | 2006-2006 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 60m hurdles | Men | 1974-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 800m | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 800m | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 800m | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 800m | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 800m | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Cross country 10 km | Men | 1922-1922 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Cross Country 12 km | Men | 1950-1950 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Decathlon | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Decathlon | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Decathlon | Men | 2010-2024 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Decathlon | Men | 1969-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Decathlon | Men | 1946-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Decathlon | Men | 1923-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Discus | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Discus | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Discus | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Discus | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Discus | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Discus | Men | 1913-2023 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Half marathon | Men | 1996-2008 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Half Marathon | Men | 2003-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Half Marathon | Men | 1953-1957 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | Half marathon | Men | 1987-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Half marathon | Men | 1961-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Hammer | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Hammer | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Hammer | Men | 1966-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Hammer | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Hammer | Men | 1914-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Heptathlon | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | High jump | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | High jump | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | High jump | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Javelin | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Javelin | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Javelin | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Javelin | Men | 1922-1959 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | Javelin | Men | 1909-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Javelin | Men | 1913-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Long jump | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Long jump | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Long jump | Men | 1902-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Marathon | Men | 1990-1994 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Marathon | Men | 1969-2011 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Marathon | Men | 1922-1959 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | Marathon | Men | 1925-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Marathon | Men | 1910-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Marathon* | Men | 1918-1918 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Octathlon | Men | 2006-2015 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Octathlon | Men | 2007-2007 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Pentathlon | Men | 2004-2004 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Pentathlon | Men | 1922-1922 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Pole vault | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Pole vault | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Pole vault | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Pole vault | Men | 1913-2021 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Shot put | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Shot put | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Shot put | Men | 1918-1959 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Shot put | Men | 1910-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Standing high jump | Men | 1918-1918 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Standing long jump | Men | 1918-1918 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Triple jump | Men | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Triple jump | Men | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Triple jump | Men | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Triple Jump | Men | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Triple jump | Men | 1931-1959 | 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 | 1972-2024 | 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 | 1984-1992 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1996-2024 | 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 | 1992-2026 | 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 |
| Pan American Games | 4x100m | Women | 1951-2023 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Pan American Games | 4x400m | Women | 1971-2023 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| 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 | 1980-1993 | 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 |
| European Championship | 4x100m | Women | 1938-2026 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| NACAC Championship | 4x100m | Women | 2007-2022 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| European Championship | 4x400m | Women | 1969-2026 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| NACAC Championship | 4x400m | Women | 2007-2022 | 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 |
| Diamond League | 100m | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 100m hurdles | Women | 2010-2025 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 1500m | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 200m | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 400m | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 400m hurdles | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 5000m | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | 800m | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| World Athletics Awards | Awards | Women | 1988-2025 | 10 | ||
| Diamond League | Discus | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | High jump | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Javelin | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Long jump | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Pole vault | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Shot put | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Diamond League | Triple jump | Women | 2010-2026 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 110-220-110 yards | Women | 1934-1950 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 2x220 2x110 yards | Women | 1934-1950 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 4x100m | Women | 1970-2026 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 4x110 yards | Women | 1954-1966 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| European Indoor Championships | 4x200m | Women | 1966-1970 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Commonwealth Games | 4x400m | Women | 1974-2022 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| European Indoor Championships | 4x400m | Women | 1971-2025 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| European Indoor Championships | Medley relay | Women | 1967-1970 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 1 mile | Women | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Road Race Championships | 10 km | Women | 1983-1984 | 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 | ||
| World record - improvement | 10000m | Women | 1966-2024 | 8 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 100m | Women | 1993-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 100m | Women | 1922-2021 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 100m | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 100m hurdles | Women | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 100m hurdles | Women | 1969-2026 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Road Race Championships | 15 km | Women | 1985-1991 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 1500m | Women | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 1500m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 1500m | Women | 1927-2023 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 1500m | Women | 2026-2026 | 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 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 200m | Women | 1995-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 200m | Women | 1985-2004 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 200m | Women | 1922-1988 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 200m | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | 3 km walk | Women | 1985-1993 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 3000m | Women | 1993-1995 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 3000m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 3000m | Women | 1927-1993 | 8 | ||
| World record - improvement | 3000m hurdles | Women | 1996-2018 | 8 | ||
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 35 km walk | Women | 2022-2022 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 400m | Women | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 400m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 400m | Women | 1957-1985 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 400m | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 400m hurdles | Women | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 400m hurdles | Women | 1974-2021 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Road Running Championships | 5 km | Women | 2023-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 5 km walk | Women | 1975-1981 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | 50 km walk | Women | 2018-2018 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 5000m | Women | 1994-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | 5000m | Women | 1969-2025 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 5000m | Women | 2026-2026 | 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 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | 800m | Women | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | 800m | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | 800m | Women | 1922-1983 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | 800m | Women | 2026-2026 | 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 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Discus | Women | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | Discus | Women | 1922-1988 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Discus | Women | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| World record - improvement | Half marathon | Women | 1971-2021 | 8 | ||
| World Road Running Championships | Half marathon | Women | 1992-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Half marathon walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Hammer | Women | 8 | 5 | 3 | |
| World record - improvement | Hammer | Women | 1994-2014 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Hammer | Women | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| Hypo Meeting | Heptathlon | Women | 1981-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Heptathlon | Women | 1978-1986 | 8 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | High jump | Women | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | High jump | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | High jump | Women | 1922-2024 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | High jump | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Javelin | Women | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World record - improvement | Javelin | Women | 1922-2008 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Javelin | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Long jump | Women | 1994-1996 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | Long jump | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Long jump | Women | 1922-1961 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Long jump | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Marathon | Women | 1918-2025 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Marathon | Women | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| World Race Walking Team Championships | Marathon walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Hypo Meeting | Pentathlon | Women | 1975-1980 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Indoor Championships | Pentathlon | Women | 1993-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Pentathlon | Women | 1985-2023 | 8 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Pole vault | Women | 8 | 5 | 3 | |
| World Indoor Championships | Pole vault | Women | 1997-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Pole vault | Women | 1910-2004 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Pole vault | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World Road Running Championships | Road Mile | Women | 2023-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Shot put | Women | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | Shot put | Women | 1985-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Shot put | Women | 1924-1984 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Shot put | Women | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Triple jump | Women | 1993-1997 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| World Indoor Championships | Triple jump | Women | 1991-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| World record - improvement | Triple jump | Women | 1922-2021 | 8 | ||
| World Ultimate Championship | Triple jump | Women | 2026-2026 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 1 mile | Women | 1987-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 100m | Women | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 100m | Women | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 100m hurdles | Women | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 100m hurdles | Women | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 1500m | Women | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 1500m | Women | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 200m | Women | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 200m | Women | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 3000m | Women | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 3000m | Women | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2005-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 400m | Women | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 400m | Women | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 400m hurdles | Women | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 400m hurdles | Women | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 5000m | Women | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 5000m | Women | 2003-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | 800m | Women | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | 800m | Women | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Discus | Women | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Discus | Women | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Hammer | Women | 2001-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | High jump | Women | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | High jump | Women | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Javelin | Women | 1986-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Javelin | Women | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Long jump | Women | 1985-1992 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Long jump | Women | 1998-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Pole vault | Women | 2001-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Shot put | Women | 1985-1991 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Shot put | Women | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| World Athletics Final | Triple jump | Women | 1999-2009 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| African Games | 4x100m | Women | 1965-2019 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 4x100m | Women | 1951-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| South American Championship | 4x100m | Women | 1939-2025 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| African Games | 4x400m | Women | 1973-2015 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 4x400m | Women | 1974-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| South American Championship | 4x400m | Women | 1974-2025 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| European Championship | Marathon team | Women | 2026-2026 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 100m | Women | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 100m hurdles | Women | 1971-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 200m | Women | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 400m | Women | 1971-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 400m hurdles | Women | 1983-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 60m | Women | 1955-1959 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 80m hurdles | Women | 1951-1967 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Discus | Women | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Hammer | Women | 1995-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Javelin | Women | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Long jump | Women | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Berlin Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1974-2026 | 5 | ||
| Boston Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1966-2026 | 5 | ||
| London Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1981-2026 | 5 | ||
| New York City Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1971-2026 | 5 | ||
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Overall | Women | 1993-1997 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Pole vault | Women | 1999-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Shot put | Women | 1951-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | Triple jump | Women | 1995-2023 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 10 km walk | Women | 1986-1998 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 10 km walk | Women | 1986-1998 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 10 km walk | Women | 2007-2007 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 10 km walk | Women | 1976-1988 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 10 km walk | Women | 1987-1995 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Games | 10000m | Women | 1987-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 10000m | Women | 1986-1986 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 100m | Women | 1938-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 100m | Women | 1998-2002 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 100m | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 100m | Women | 1935-2021 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 1969-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 100m hurdles | Women | 1969-1986 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 110m hurdles | Women | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | 1500m | Women | 1973-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 1500m | Women | 1969-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 1500m | Women | 2001-2001 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 1500m | Women | 1934-2025 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 1500m | Women | 1975-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 20 km walk | Women | 2002-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 20 km walk | Women | 2002-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 20 km walk | Women | 1967-1984 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 20 km walk | Women | 1999-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 200m | Women | 1938-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 200m | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 200m | Women | 1926-1988 | 4 | ||
| African Games | 3000m | Women | 1987-1991 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 3000m | Women | 1955-1993 | 4 | ||
| African Games | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2007-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2010-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2006-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 3000m hurdles | Women | 1999-2008 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2007-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 3000m/5000m | Women | 1999-2001 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 35 km walk | Women | 2022-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 400m | Women | 1958-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 400m | Women | 2002-2009 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | 400m | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | 400m | Women | 1957-1982 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 1978-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 2007-2025 | 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 | ||
| European Championship | 50 km walk | Women | 2018-2018 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Pan American Games | 50 km walk | Women | 2019-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| African Games | 5000m | Women | 1995-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 5000m | Women | 2006-2006 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 5000m | Women | 1969-2007 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 60m | Women | 1973-1995 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 60m hurdles | Women | 1973-2026 | 4 | ||
| African Games | 800m | Women | 1973-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 800m | Women | 1954-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | 800m | Women | 2003-2008 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | 800m | Women | 1928-1980 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | 800m | Women | 1963-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 80m hurdles | Women | 1938-1966 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Discus | Women | 1938-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Discus | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Discus | Women | 1923-1980 | 4 | ||
| African Games | Half marathon | Women | 2007-2019 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Half marathon | Women | 1981-2020 | 4 | ||
| Asian Games | Half marathon walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Half marathon walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Hammer | Women | 1998-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Hammer | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Hammer | Women | 1995-2016 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Heptathlon | Women | 1982-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Heptathlon | Women | 1981-1988 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | Heptathlon | Women | 1983-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | High jump | Women | 1938-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | High jump | Women | 1926-1987 | 4 | ||
| Pan American Games | High jump | Women | 1951-2023 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | Javelin | Women | 1951-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Javelin | Women | 1938-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | Javelin | Women | 2000-2000 | 4 | ||
| Own WR improvement | Javelin | Women | 1922-2005 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Long jump | Women | 1938-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | Long jump | Women | 2000-2000 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | Long jump | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Long jump | Women | 1923-1971 | 4 | ||
| African Games | Marathon | Women | 1995-2003 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Marathon | Women | 1971-2026 | 4 | ||
| Asian Games | Marathon walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Marathon walk | Women | 2026-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| IAAF Grand Prix | Overall | Women | 1985-1992 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| World Athletics Final | Overall | Women | 1998-2002 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Pentathlon | Women | 1950-1978 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Pentathlon | Women | 4 | |||
| Pan American Games | Pentathlon | Women | 1967-1979 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Pole vault | Women | 1998-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | Pole vault | Women | 2007-2009 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | Pole vault | Women | 2007-2022 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Pole vault | Women | 1911-2009 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Shot put | Women | 1938-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Shot put | Women | 1927-1980 | 4 | ||
| European Championship | Triple jump | Women | 1994-2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Golden League | Triple jump | Women | 2005-2005 | 4 | ||
| NACAC Championship | Triple jump | Women | 2007-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Own WR improvement | Triple jump | Women | 1982-2022 | 4 | ||
| South American Championship | Triple jump | Women | 1993-2025 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 1 mile | Women | 2026-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 10 km walk | Women | 1985-2000 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 10 km walk | Women | 1990-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| South American Championship | 10 km walk | Women | 1989-1997 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 100 yards | Women | 1934-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 10000m | Women | 1985-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 10000m | Women | 1986-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 10000m | Women | 1986-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 10000m | Women | 1986-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| NACAC Championship | 10000m | Women | 2018-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pan American Games | 10000m | Women | 1987-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 100m | Women | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Games | 100m hurdles | Women | 1973-2019 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 100m hurdles | Women | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 1500m | Women | 1979-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 1500m | Women | 1970-2022 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 1500m | Women | 1971-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 1500m | Women | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| African Championships | 20 km | Women | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 20 km walk | Women | 2002-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 20 km walk | Women | 2002-2018 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 20 km walk | Women | 2018-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 20 km walk | Women | 1999-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 200m | Women | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 200m | Women | 1982-2005 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 220 yards | Women | 1934-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 3 km walk | Women | 1987-1994 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 3000m | Women | 1979-1998 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 3000m | Women | 1978-1994 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Championship | 3000m | Women | 1974-1994 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pan American Games | 3000m | Women | 1979-1991 | 3 | 1 | |
| African Championships | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2004-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Championship | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2007-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2026-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 400m | Women | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 400m | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 400m hurdles | Women | 1982-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 440 yards | Women | 1934-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 4x100m | Women | 1979-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 4x100m | Women | 1973-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | 4x100m | Women | 1990-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | 4x100m | Women | 1963-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| South American Championship - unofficial | 4x100m | Women | 1946-1953 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | 4x100m | Women | 1977-2025 | 3 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 4x200m | Women | 2002-2004 | 3 | 1 | |
| African Championships | 4x400m | Women | 1979-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 4x400m | Women | 1973-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | 4x400m | Women | 1990-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | 4x400m | Women | 1979-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| World record - annual holding | 4x400m | Women | 1970-2025 | 3 | ||
| African Championships | 5000m | Women | 1996-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | 5000m | Women | 1998-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 5000m | Women | 1998-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | 5000m | Women | 1998-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| NACAC Championship | 5000m | Women | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pan American Games | 5000m | Women | 1995-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 60m | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 60m hurdles | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Championships | 800m | Women | 1979-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | 800m | Women | 1970-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | 800m | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | 800m | Women | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| African Games | 80m hurdles | Women | 1965-1965 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | 80m hurdles | Women | 1934-1966 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | Discus | Women | 1951-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Discus | Women | 1954-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Half marathon | Women | 2016-2024 | 3 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Hammer | Women | 2002-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Hammer | Women | 1998-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | Heptathlon | Women | 1982-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Heptathlon | Women | 2007-2007 | 3 | 1 | |
| African Games | High jump | Women | 1965-2019 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | High jump | Women | 1934-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | High jump | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | High jump | Women | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | Javelin | Women | 1973-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | Javelin | Women | 1934-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Javelin | Women | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Long jump | Women | 1934-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Long jump | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | Marathon | Women | 1986-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Chicago Marathon | Marathon | Women | 1977-2026 | 3 | ||
| Commonwealth Games | Marathon | Women | 1986-2022 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Marathon | Women | 1982-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Pan American Games | Marathon | Women | 1987-2023 | 3 | 1 | |
| Tokyo Marathon | Marathon | Women | 2007-2026 | 3 | ||
| Commonwealth Games | Pentathlon | Women | 1970-1978 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Pentathlon | Women | 1992-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Commonwealth Games | Pole vault | Women | 1998-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Pole vault | Women | 1996-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian Games | Shot put | Women | 1951-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Shot put | Women | 1954-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Shot put | Women | 1966-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| NACAC Championship | Shot put | Women | 2007-2025 | 3 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | Shot put | Women | 1990-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Pacific Games | Shot Put | Women | 1963-2023 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| African Games | Triple jump | Women | 1995-2019 | 3 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Triple jump | Women | 1998-2026 | 3 | 1 | |
| Commonwealth Games | Triple jump | Women | 1998-2026 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Indoor Championships | Triple jump | Women | 1990-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Grand Prix Final | 1 mile | Women | 1987-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | 10 km walk | Women | 1999-1999 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 10000m | Women | 1985-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 10000m | Women | 1985-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | 100m | Women | 1965-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 100m | Women | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 100m | Women | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 100m | Women | 1939-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 100m | Women | 1923-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Championships | 100m hurdles | Women | 1979-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 100m hurdles | Women | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 100m hurdles | Women | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | 100m hurdles | Women | 1990-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | 100m hurdles | Women | 1971-2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 1971-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 1923-2014 | 2 | ||
| Asian Games | 1500m | Women | 1970-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 1500m | Women | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 1500m | Women | 1974-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 20 km | Women | 2 | 1 | ||
| African Games | 20 km walk | Women | 2003-2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | 200m | Women | 1973-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 200m | Women | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 200m | Women | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 200m | Women | 1939-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 200m | Women | 1926-2014 | 2 | ||
| Asian Championship | 3000m | Women | 1975-1993 | 2 | 1 | |
| European Indoor Championships | 3000m | Women | 1982-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 3000m | Women | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 3000m | Women | 1981-1993 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2001-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 3000m hurdles | Women | 1999-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | 400m | Women | 1973-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 400m | Women | 1966-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 400m | Women | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 400m | Women | 1969-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 400m | Women | 1958-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | 400m hurdles | Women | 1987-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 400m hurdles | Women | 1978-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 400m hurdles | Women | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 1981-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 1969-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | 5 km walk | Women | 1987-1995 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | 5000m | Women | 1995-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 5000m | Women | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 5000m | Women | 1995-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | 800m | Women | 1962-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | 800m | Women | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 800m | Women | 1967-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | 80m hurdles | Women | 1939-1969 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | Discus | Women | 1973-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | Discus | Women | 1973-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Discus | Women | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Discus | Women | 1939-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Discus | Women | 1923-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | Hammer | Women | 1999-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | Hammer | Women | 1998-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Hammer | Women | 1995-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Hammer | Women | 1990-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | Heptathlon | Women | 1987-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Heptathlon | Women | 1966-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Heptathlon | Women | 1981-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Heptathlon | Women | 1981-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Championships | High jump | Women | 1979-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | High jump | Women | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | High jump | Women | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | High jump | Women | 1990-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | High Jump | Women | 1963-2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | High jump | Women | 1939-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | High jump | Women | 1923-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | Javelin | Women | 1965-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Javelin | Women | 1986-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | Javelin | Women | 1990-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | Javelin | Women | 1963-2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Javelin | Women | 1939-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | Long jump | Women | 1965-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Long jump | Women | 1951-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Long jump | Women | 1985-1992 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Long jump | Women | 1939-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Long jump | Women | 1923-2014 | 2 | ||
| Asian Championship | Marathon | Women | 1985-1985 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Games | Pentathlon | Women | 1978-1978 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Pentathlon | Women | 1969-1979 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Pentathlon | Women | 1950-1980 | 2 | ||
| African Games | Pole vault | Women | 1999-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | Pole vault | Women | 1998-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Oceania Championships | Pole vault | Women | 1996-2024 | 2 | 1 | |
| Pacific Games | Pole Vault | Women | 1999-2023 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Pole vault | Women | 1995-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| USA Championship | Pole vault | Women | 1996-2014 | 2 | ||
| African Games | Shot put | Women | 1973-2019 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | Shot put | Women | 1973-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| Grand Prix Final | Shot put | Women | 1985-1991 | 2 | 1 | |
| South American Championship | Shot put | Women | 1939-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Championships | Triple jump | Women | 1992-2026 | 2 | 1 | |
| Asian Championship | Triple jump | Women | 1993-2025 | 2 | 1 | |
| African Championships | 10 km walk | Women | 2000-2002 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 10 km walk | Women | 1994-2024 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 10 km walk | Women | 1927-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 10000m | Women | 2013-2022 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 10000m | Women | 1991-2023 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | 10000m | Women | 1977-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 10000m | Women | 1968-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 100m | Women | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 100m | Women | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 100m | Women | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 100m | Women | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 100m | Women | 1946-1953 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 100m | Women | 1969-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 100m hurdles | Women | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 100m hurdles | Women | 1979-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 1500m | Women | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 1500m | Women | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 1500m | Women | 1971-2023 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | 1500m | Women | 1965-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 1500m | Women | 1928-2022 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 20 km walk | Women | 2004-2026 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 20 km walk | Women | 1990-1990 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 20 km walk | Women | 1999-2003 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 20 km walk | Women | 1932-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 2000m hurdles | Women | 2000-2002 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 200m | Women | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 200m | Women | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 200m | Women | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 200m | Women | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 200m | Women | 1946-1953 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 200m | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 200m hurdles | Women | 1973-1973 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 3000m | Women | 1990-1990 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 3000m | Women | 1979-1995 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | 3000m | Women | 1970-1994 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 3000m | Women | 1928-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2008-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 3000m hurdles | Women | 2007-2023 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 3000m hurdles | Women | 1997-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 400m | Women | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 400m | Women | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 400m | Women | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 400m | Women | 1966-2023 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 400m | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 400m hurdles | Women | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 400m hurdles | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 400m hurdles | Women | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 400m hurdles | Women | 1983-2023 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 400m hurdles | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | 5 km walk | Women | 1988-1998 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 5 km walk | Women | 2013-2026 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 5000m | Women | 1994-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 5000m | Women | 1999-2023 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | 5000m | Women | 1983-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 5000m | Women | 1970-2024 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 60m | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 60m hurdles | Women | 1975-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | 800m | Women | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | 800m | Women | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 800m | Women | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | 800m | Women | 1927-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | 800m | Women | 1923-2025 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | 80m hurdles | Women | 1963-1969 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | 80m hurdles | Women | 1946-1953 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Discus | Women | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Discus | Women | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Discus | Women | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Discus | Women | 1946-1953 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Discus | Women | 1929-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Half marathon | Women | 1994-2008 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Half Marathon | Women | 2003-2023 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Half marathon | Women | 1972-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Hammer | Women | 1998-2026 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Hammer | Women | 1994-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Hammer | Women | 1999-2023 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Hammer | Women | 2000-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Heptathlon | Women | 1982-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Heptathlon | Women | 1981-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Heptathlon | Women | 2008-2024 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Heptathlon | Women | 1983-2023 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Heptathlon | Women | 1985-2025 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | High jump | Women | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | High jump | Women | 1946-1953 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | High jump | Women | 1924-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Javelin | Women | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Javelin | Women | 1946-1953 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | Javelin | Women | 1923-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Javelin | Women | 1923-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Long jump | Women | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Long jump | Women | 1973-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Long jump | Women | 1990-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Long Jump | Women | 1963-2023 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Long jump | Women | 1946-1953 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Long jump | Women | 1924-2025 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Marathon | Women | 1991-2011 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Marathon | Women | 1919-2022 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Pentathlon | Women | 1979-1979 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Pentathlon | Women | 1973-1979 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Pentathlon | Women | 2004-2004 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Pentathlon | Women | 1969-1979 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Pentathlon | Women | 1986-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Pole vault | Women | 2000-2026 | 1 | ||
| Asian Championship | Pole vault | Women | 1998-2025 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Pole vault | Women | 1912-2025 | 1 | ||
| African Championships | Shot put | Women | 1979-2026 | 1 | ||
| South American Championship - unofficial | Shot put | Women | 1946-1953 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | Shot put | Women | 1923-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Shot put | Women | 1926-2025 | 1 | ||
| Oceania Championships | Triple jump | Women | 1994-2026 | 1 | ||
| Pacific Games | Triple Jump | Women | 1995-2023 | 1 | ||
| USA Championship | Triple jump | Women | 1985-2014 | 1 | ||
| World record - annual holding | Triple jump | Women | 1924-2025 | 1 |
