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2002 in athletics (track and field)
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This page shows the main events during the 2002 year in athletics (track and field) throughout the world.
International Events
World Records
Awards
Men
Women
Men's Best Year Performances
Women's Best Year Performances
Marathon
Men's Competition
Commonwealth Games
Best Year Performances
Women's Competition
Commonwealth Games
Best Year Performances
Deaths
- March 22 — Marcel Hansenne (85), French middle distance runner
- March 27 — Tadeusz Rut (70), Polish hammer thrower
- May 26 — Mamo Wolde (69), Ethiopian runner
- June 17 — Willie Davenport (59), American hurdler
- June 20 — Tinus Osendarp (86), Dutch athlete
- August 1 — Theo Bruce (79), Australian long jumper
- August 12 — Knud Lundberg (82), Danish multi-talented sportsman
- August 31 — Joe McCluskey (91), American athlete
- September 18 — Bob Hayes (59), American sprinter and American football player
- November 15 — Sohn Kee-Chung (90), Korean marathoner
- November 18 — Kim Gallagher (38), American athlete
References
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