Athletics at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

At the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in Perth, Western Australia.

The 1962 Games saw the reintroduction of the men's 3000 metres steeplechase and the women's 880 yards – events which had both been absent for four editions, having previously been held at the 1934 British Empire Games.

Kenyan Seraphino Antao won double gold in the sprints, an achievement which marked a breakthrough in the sport for his country.

Peter Snell won gold medals in both the 880 yds and the mile run.

In the men's 3 miles race, Ronald Clarke found himself outdone by reigning Olympics 5000 metres champion Murray Halberg.