A total of 47 events were contested, of which 24 by male and 23 by female athletes.

Furthermore, three men's and three women's disability events were held within the programme.

All athletics events took place within the Melbourne Cricket Ground, while the marathon and racewalking events took place on the streets of Melbourne and finished at the main stadium.

Jamaica came second with 10 golds and 22 medals, while Kenya and England were the next best performers.

A total of eleven Games records were broken over the course of the seven-day competition.