At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, 46 events in athletics were contested, 24 for men and 22 for women.

There were a total number of 2,134 participating athletes from 193 countries.

A total of 193 nations participated in the different athletics events at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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

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