Individual athletes are assigned a points score best on an average of their best recent competition performances.
The performance scoring is primarily based on the time or mark of the athlete, with additional points for their placement within the competition, along with some minor modifications based on the conditions.
The world rankings are updated each Wednesday.
As of 26 December 2023, the number one ranked male athlete is Armand Duplantis with 1576 points,[1] and the number one ranked female athlete is Faith Kipyegon with 1584 points.
IAAF World Rankings, as of 26 December 2023.