1994 in athletics (track and field)
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International Events
- Asian GamesAthletics at the 1994 Asian Games-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics...
- Balkan Games
- Commonwealth GamesAthletics at the 1994 Commonwealth GamesAt the 1994 Commonwealth Games, the athletics event were held in Victoria, BC, Canada, at the Centennial Stadium on the grounds of the University of Victoria. A total of 44 events were contested, of which 22 by male 19 by female athletes...
- European Championships1994 European Championships in AthleticsThe 16th European Athletics Championships were held from 7 August to 14 August 1994 in the Olympic Stadium of Helsinki, Finland.-Track:1986 |1990 |1994 |1998 |2002 |-Field:1986 |1990 |1994 |1998 |2002 |-Track:1986 |1990 |1994 |1998 |2002 |-Field:...
- European Indoor Championships1994 European Indoor Championships in AthleticsThe 23rd European Athletics Indoor Championships were held in Paris, the capital city of France in 1994.-Track:-Field:-Medal table:-External links:* at GBRathletics.com* at GBRathletics.com*...
- Jeux de la FrancophonieAthletics at the 1994 Jeux de la FrancophonieThe results of the Athletics Competition at the second Jeux de la Francophonie, held in Paris, France.-Men's Results:-Women's Results:-References:*...
- Goodwill GamesAthletics at the 1994 Goodwill GamesAt the 1994 Goodwill Games, the athletics events were held in July at the Petrovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia. A total of 44 events were contested, of which 22 by male and 22 by female athletes. The marathon event was dropped for the 1994 edition and racewalking events took place on the...
- World Cross Country Championships1994 IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsThe 22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held on March 26, 1994 in Budapest, Hungary.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- External links :**...
- World Junior Championships1994 World Junior Championships in AthleticsThe 1994 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-References:* at GBRathletics.com* from World Junior Athletics History...
Women
EVENT | ATHLETE | MARK | DATE | VENUE |
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Pole Vault Pole vault Pole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts... |
4.12 | October 22 | Guangzhou, China |
- Uta PippigUta PippigUta Pippig is a female long-distance runner, and the first woman to win the Boston Marathon three consecutive times . She also won the Berlin Marathon three times , the New York City Marathon once , and she represented Germany in the 1992 and 1996 Olympics...
(GER) equals the world record in the women's Half MarathonHalf marathonA half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a...
held by South Africa's Elana MeyerElana MeyerElana Meyer is a former long-distance runner from South Africa, who won the silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in the 10,000 metre event....
since 1991-05-18, clocking 1:07:59 on 1994-03-20 in Kyoto, Japan.
Men
1994 TRACK & FIELD AWARDS | ATHLETE |
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IAAF World Athlete of the Year IAAF World Athlete of the Year The IAAF Athlete of the Year award is a prize that can be won by athletes participating in events within the sport of athletics organised by the International Athletic Foundation of the International Association of Athletics Federations , including track and field, cross country running, road... |
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Track & Field Athlete of the Year Track & Field Athlete of the Year The Track & Field Athlete of the Year award is given to track and field athletes by Track & Field News magazine. A panel of international track and field experts organized by the magazine selects the winners. The award has been given to men since 1959 and women since 1974.-Winners:-External links:*... |
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European Athlete of the Year Award European Athlete of the Year Award The European Athlete of the Year Trophy is an annual prize awarded to sportspeople participating in athletics, including track and field, road running and cross country running competitions... |
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Best Male Track Athlete ESPY Award Best Male Track Athlete ESPY Award The Best Male Track Athlete ESPY Award was presented annually between 1993 and 2006 to the male track and field athlete, irrespective of nationality, adjudged to be the best in a given calendar year... |
Women
1994 TRACK & FIELD AWARDS | ATHLETE |
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IAAF World Athlete of the Year IAAF World Athlete of the Year The IAAF Athlete of the Year award is a prize that can be won by athletes participating in events within the sport of athletics organised by the International Athletic Foundation of the International Association of Athletics Federations , including track and field, cross country running, road... |
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Track & Field Athlete of the Year Track & Field Athlete of the Year The Track & Field Athlete of the Year award is given to track and field athletes by Track & Field News magazine. A panel of international track and field experts organized by the magazine selects the winners. The award has been given to men since 1959 and women since 1974.-Winners:-External links:*... |
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European Athlete of the Year Award European Athlete of the Year Award The European Athlete of the Year Trophy is an annual prize awarded to sportspeople participating in athletics, including track and field, road running and cross country running competitions... |
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Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award The Best Female Track Athlete ESPY Award was presented annually between 1993 and 2006 to the female track and field athlete, irrespective of nationality, adjudged to be the best in a given calendar year... |
100 metres100 metresThe 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 9.85 | |
2. | 9.91 | |
3. | 9.94 | |
5. | 9.95 |
200 metres200 metresA 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 19.87 | |
2. | 19.94 | |
3. | 19.97 | |
4. | 20.10 | |
5. | 20.19 |
400 metres400 metresThe 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 43.90 | |
2. | 44.32 | |
3. | 44.43 | |
4. | 44.59 | |
5. | 44.68 |
800 metres800 metresThe 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meter is run over two laps of the track and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 1:43.17 | |
2. | 1:43.29 | |
3. | 1:43.50 | |
4. | 1:43.73 | |
5. | 1:44.07 |
1,500 metres1500 metresThe 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 3:30.61 | |
2. | 3:30.66 | |
3. | 3:32.71 | |
4. | 3:32.73 | |
5. | 3:33.61 |
Mile
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 3:48.67 | |
2. | 3:48.94 | |
3. | 3:50.67 | |
4. | 3:50.91 | |
5. | 3:51.31 |
3,000 metres3000 metresThe 3000 metres is a popular amateur middle distance track event where 7.5 laps are completed around a 400 metre track. This event is generally classified as middle distance, but it could be classed as a long distance event in many high schools, since they do not promote races such as the 5000 and...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 7:25.11 | |
2. | 7:34.36 | |
3. | 7:34.69 | |
4. | 7:35.08 | |
5. | 7:35.23 |
5,000 metres5000 metresThe 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 12:56.96 | |
2. | 13:00.54 | |
3. | 13:02.93 | |
4. | 13:03.36 | |
5. | 13:03.85 |
10,000 metres10000 metresThe 10,000 metres or 10K is a common long distance running event. As "10,000 metres" it is a track event, and appears in athletics events such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics; as "10K" it is a roadrace or cross country running event...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 26:52.23 | |
2. | 27:15.00 | |
3. | 27:17.20 | |
4. | 27:18.59 | |
5. | 27:20.51 |
Half MarathonHalf marathonA half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 1:00:02 |
Marathon
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 2:07:15 | |
2. | 2:07:19 | |
3. | 2:07:51 | |
4. | 2:08:08 | |
5. | 2:08:09 |
110 m HurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 12.98 | |
2. | 13.07 | |
3. | 13.14 | |
4. | 13.16 | |
5. | 13.22 |
400 m HurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 47.70 | |
2. | 47.90 | |
3. | 48.05 | |
4. | 48.06 | |
5. | 48.18 |
3000 m SteeplechaseSteeplechase (athletics)The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing.-Rules:The length of the race is usually 3000 m; junior events are 2000 m, as women's events formerly were. The circuit has four ordinary barriers and one water jump. Over 3000 m, each...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 8:08.80 | |
2. | 8:10.20 | |
3. | 8:10.56 | |
4. | 8:10.84 | |
5. | 8:11.11 |
High JumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
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1. | 2.42 | |
2. | 2.35 | |
4. | 2.34 | |
5. | 2.33 | |
Long JumpLong jumpThe long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 8.74 | |
2. | 8.66 | |
3. | 8.63 | |
4. | 8.58 | |
5. | 8.47 |
Triple JumpTriple jumpThe triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 17.68 | |
2. | 17.62 | |
3. | 17.61 | |
4. | 17.55 | |
5. | 17.43 | |
DiscusDiscus throwThe discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 68.58 | |
2. | 66.08 | |
4. | 66.00 | |
5. | 65.80 |
Shot PutShot putThe shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 21.09 | |
2. | 21.07 | |
3. | 21.05 | |
4. | 20.94 | |
HammerHammer throwThe modern or Olympic hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name "hammer throw" is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 83.36 | |
2. | 83.14 | |
3. | 82.50 | |
4. | 82.02 | |
5. | 81.72 |
Javelin (new design)Javelin throwThe javelin throw is a track and field athletics throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear approximately 2.5 metres in length. Javelin is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 91.82 | |
2. | 90.06 | |
3. | 87.34 | |
4. | 86.76 | |
5. | 86.36 |
Pole VaultPole vaultPole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
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1. | 6.14 | |
2. | 6.00 | |
3. | 5.97 | |
4. | 5.94 | |
5. | 5.92 |
DecathlonDecathlonThe decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | POINTS |
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1. | 8735 | |
2. | 8715 | |
3. | 8548 | |
4. | 8505 | |
5. | 8453 |
60 metres60 metres60 metres is a sprint event in track and field athletics. It is a championship event for indoor championships, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor venues it is a rare distance, at least for senior athletes...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 6.93 | |
2. | 6.99 | |
3. | 7.00 | |
4. | 7.06 | |
5. | 7.17 |
100 metres100 metresThe 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 10.77 | |
2. | 10.78 | |
3. | 10.82 | |
4. | 10.99 | |
5. | 11.01 |
200 metres200 metresA 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 21.85 | |
2. | 22.02 | |
3. | 22.07 | |
4. | 22.25 | |
5. | 22.29 | |
400 metres400 metresThe 400 metres, or 400 metre dash, is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 . On a standard outdoor running track, it is exactly one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 49.77 | |
2. | 50.04 | |
3. | 50.05 | |
4. | 50.11 | |
5. | 50.29 |
800 metres800 metresThe 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meter is run over two laps of the track and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 1:55.19 | |
2. | 1:56.53 | |
3. | 1:57.87 | |
4. | 1:58.07 | |
5. | 1:58.27 |
1,500 metres1500 metresThe 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 3:59.10 | |
2. | 3:59.78 | |
3. | 4:00.34 | |
4. | 4:01.05 | |
Mile
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 4:17.25 | |
2. | 4:22.09 | |
3. | 4:22.64 | |
4. | 4:23.88 | |
5. | 4:24.64 |
3,000 metres3000 metresThe 3000 metres is a popular amateur middle distance track event where 7.5 laps are completed around a 400 metre track. This event is generally classified as middle distance, but it could be classed as a long distance event in many high schools, since they do not promote races such as the 5000 and...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 8:21.64 | |
2. | 8:29.60 | |
3. | 8:32.17 | |
4. | 8:40.08 | |
5. | 8:40.48 |
5,000 metres5000 metresThe 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 15:05.94 | |
2. | 15:06.18 | |
3. | 15:06.91 | |
4. | 15:09.10 | |
5. | 15:10.38 |
10,000 metres10000 metresThe 10,000 metres or 10K is a common long distance running event. As "10,000 metres" it is a track event, and appears in athletics events such as the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics; as "10K" it is a roadrace or cross country running event...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 30:50.34 | |
2. | 30:52.51 | |
3. | 31:04.25 | |
4. | 31:19.11 | |
5. | 31:31.08 |
Half MarathonHalf marathonA half marathon is a road running event of . It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. Participation in half marathons has grown steadily recently. One of the main reasons for this is that it is a challenging distance, but does not require the same level of training that a...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 1:07:59 |
Marathon
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 2:21:45 | |
2. | 2:23:33 | |
3. | 2:25:15 | |
5. | 2:25:19 |
60 metres hurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 7.83 | |
2. | 7.89 | |
3. | 7.91 | |
4. | 7.96 |
100 m HurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 12.53 | |
3. | 12.56 | |
4. | 12.62 | |
5. | 12.69 |
400 m HurdlesHurdlingHurdling is a type of track and field race.- Distances :There are sprint hurdle races and long hurdle races. The standard sprint hurdle race is 110 meters for men and 100 meters for women. The standard long hurdle race is 400 meters for both men and women...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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1. | 53.33 | |
2. | 53.72 | |
3. | 54.11 | |
4. | 54.48 | |
5. | 54.52 |
High JumpHigh jumpThe high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
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1. | 2.00 m | |
4. | 1.98 m | |
Long JumpLong jumpThe long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 7.49 m | |
2. | 7.29 m | |
3. | 7.20 m | |
4. | 7.09 m | |
Triple JumpTriple jumpThe triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 14.98 m | |
2. | 14.94 m | |
3. | 14.91 m | |
4. | 14.89 m | |
5. | 14.60 m |
Shot PutShot putThe shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 20.74 m | |
2. | 20.56 m | |
3. | 20.54 m | |
4. | 20.08 m | |
5. | 20.06 m |
Javelin (old design)Javelin throwThe javelin throw is a track and field athletics throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear approximately 2.5 metres in length. Javelin is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | DISTANCE |
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1. | 71.40 | |
2. | 71.32 | |
3. | 69.20 | |
4. | 66.56 | |
5. | 66.40 |
HeptathlonHeptathlonA heptathlon is a track and field athletics combined events contest made up of seven events. The name derives from the Greek hepta and athlon . A competitor in a heptathlon is referred to as a heptathlete.-Women's Heptathlon:...
RANK | 1994 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | POINTS |
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1. | 6741 | |
2. | 6665 | |
3. | 6606 | |
4. | 6598 | |
5. | 6596 |