Fourteen world record-holders (eight men and six women) were among the contenders.

Thirty former Olympic champions competed, and a total number of 1725 athletes from 156 countries.

* Athletes who participated in the heats only and received medals.

* Athletes who participated in the heats only and received medals.

*   Host nation (Spain)A total of 156 nations participated in the different Athletics events at the 1992 Summer Olympics.