2005 in athletics (track and field)
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This page shows the main events during the 2005
year in athletics (track and field)
throughout the world.
Pole vault
100 metres
200 metres
400 metres
800 metres
1500 metres
3000 metres
5000 metres
Half marathon
High jump
Pole vault
Heptathlon
2005 in sports
2005 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Bode Miller ** Women's overall season champion: Anja Pärson -American football:...
year in athletics (track and field)
Athletics (track and field)
Athletics is an exclusive collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and race walking...
throughout the world.
World
- World Championships2005 World Championships in AthleticsThe 10th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations , were held in the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland , the site of the first IAAF World Championships in 1983. One theme of the 2005 championships was paralympic sports, some of...
- World Athletics Final2005 IAAF World Athletics FinalThe 3rd IAAF World Athletics Final was held at the Stade Louis II, in Monte Carlo, Monaco on September 9, and September 10, 2005.The hammer throw event for men and women had to take place in Szombathely, Hungary on September 3 as the Monaco stadium was not large enough to hold the event.- Medal...
- World Cross Country Championships2005 IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsThe 33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held 19-20 March 2005 in Saint-Étienne and Saint-Galmier , France.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :...
- World Half Marathon Championships2005 IAAF World Half Marathon ChampionshipsThe 14th IAAF World Half Marathon Championships were held in Edmonton, Canada on 1 October 2005. This was the final World Half Marathon Championships to be staged, the competition being replaced by the World Road Running Championships in 2006. A total of 156 athletes, 87 men and 69 women, from 43...
- World Youth Championships2005 World Youth Championships in AthleticsThe 2005 World Youth Championships in Athletics is the 2005 version of the World Youth Championships in Athletics. It was held in Marrakesh, Morocco.The host stadium was Stade Sidi Youssef Ben Ali.-Boys:-Girls:-Medals table:...
- World Student GamesAthletics at the 2005 Summer UniversiadeThe athletics competition in the 2005 Summer Universiade was held on the İzmir Atatürk Stadyumu in İzmir, Turkey, between 15 August and 20 August 2005.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:* - GBR Athletics* - GBR Athletics* - FIBU...
- Golden League2005 IAAF Golden LeagueThe 2005 Golden League was the 8th edition of the IAAF's annual series of six athletics meets, held across Europe, with athletes having the chance to win the Golden League Jackpot of $1 million.-Programme:- Men :- Women :-External links:*...
Regional
- African Junior Championships
- Bolivarian Games
- Central American and Caribbean Championships2005 Central American and Caribbean Championships in AthleticsThe 2005 Central American and Caribbean Championships in athletics were held at the Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas, between 8–11 July 2005. Nearly 700 athletes from around 30 of the region's countries competed at the event.-Men's events:...
- South American Championships2005 South American Championships in AthleticsThe 2005 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia from July 21 to July 24, 2005. Detailed day-by-day reports can be found on the IAAF website.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:...
- Jeux de la FrancophonieAthletics at the 2005 Jeux de la FrancophonieAt the 2005 Jeux de la Francophonie, the athletics events were held at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, Niger, from 11–16 December 2005. A total of 43 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 20 by female athletes. France sent the largest squad and topped the medal table with 19...
- European Indoor Championships
- European U23 Championships2005 European Athletics U23 ChampionshipsThe 2005 European Athletics U23 Championships is the 2005 version of the European Athletics U23 Championships. It was held in Erfurt.-Men's Results:-Women's:-Medals table:-Notes and references:* *...
- European Junior Championships2005 European Athletics Junior ChampionshipsThe 2005 European Athletics Junior Championships is the 2005 version of the European Athletics Junior Championships. It was held in Kaunas, Lithuania.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-Notes and references:*...
- European Cup
- European Cross Country Championships2005 European Cross Country ChampionshipsThe 12th European Cross Country Championships were held at Tilburg in Netherlands on 11 December 2005. Serhiy Lebid won the men's competition for the sixth time and Lornah Kiplagat won the women's race.-Men individual 9.84km:Total 90 competitors-Men teams:...
- European Mountain Running Championships
- European Race Walking Cup
- Balkan Games
- Mediterranean GamesAthletics at the 2005 Mediterranean GamesThe Athletics competition at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the Mediterraneo Stadium in Almería, Spain from 29 June to 2 July 2005.-Men's:-Women's:-Medal table:-References:**...
- Asian Championships2005 Asian Championships in AthleticsThe 16th Asian Athletics Championships were held in Incheon, South Korea in 2005.- Men :- Women :- Medal table :- External links :*...
- Asian Indoor GamesIndoor athletics at the 2005 Asian Indoor GamesIndoor athletics at the 2005 Asian Indoor Games was held in Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand from 13 November to 15 November 2005.-Men:-Women:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Central Asian Games
- East Asian GamesAthletics at the 2005 East Asian GamesAt the 2005 East Asian Games, the athletics events were held at the Estádio Campo Desportivo in Macau, People's Republic of China from 1–4 November. A total of 45 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 22 by female athletes. China easily topped the medal table, winning 26 of the 45...
- Islamic Solidarity GamesAthletics at the 2005 Islamic Solidarity GamesAthletics were contested at the 2005 Islamic Solidarity Games in Mecca, Saudi Arabia from April 12 to April 16, 2005.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-References:*...
- Southeast Asian GamesAthletics at the 2005 Southeast Asian GamesThe athletics events at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games were held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila, Philippines. The Marathon event was run from the Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines on December 4, 2005....
- West Asian GamesAthletics at the 2005 West Asian GamesAt the 2005 West Asian Games, the athletics events were held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Contested over three days, from 7 to 9 December, it was the first time that women were allowed to compete in athletics events at the Games. A total of 28 events were contested, of which...
National
- 2005 Chinese National GamesAthletics at the 10th National Games of the People's Republic of ChinaAt the 10th National Games of the People's Republic of China, the athletics events were held at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, PR China from 17 to 22 October 2005. A total of 46 events were contested, 24 by male and 22 by female athletes...
Women's pole vault
| HEIGHT | 4.93 m | Lausanne, Switzerland | July 5, 2005 | |
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| 4.95 m | Madrid, Spain | July 16, 2005 | ||
| 4.96 m | London, England | July 22, 2005 | ||
| 5.00 m | London, England | July 22, 2005 | ||
| 5.01 m | Helsinki, Finland | August 12, 2005 |
Men
| 2005 Award | Winner |
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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... |
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Women
| 2005 Award | Winner |
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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... |
Not Awarded |
400 m hurdles
| RANK | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 47.24 | |
| 2. | 47.30 | |
| 3. | 47.43 | |
| 4. | 47.67 | |
| 5. | 47.84 |
3000 m steeplechase
| RANK | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7:55.51 | |
| 2. | 7:56.37 | |
| 3. | 8:04.22 | |
| 4. | 8:04.92 | |
| 5. | 8:04.95 |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6.00 m | |
| 2. | 5.96 m | |
| 3. | 5.93 m | |
| 4. | 5.90 m | |
| 5. | 5.87 m |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10.84 | |
| 2. | 10.85 | |
| 3. | 10.88 | |
| 4. | 10.93 | |
| 5. | 10.97 |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 22.13 | |
| 2. | 22.22 | |
| 3. | 22.27 | |
| 4. | 22.31 | |
| 5. | 22.34 |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 48.92 | |
| 2. | 49.30 | |
| 3. | 49.80 | |
| 4. | 49.81 | |
| 5. | 49.88 |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1:56.07 | |
| 2. | 1:56.93 | |
| 3. | 1:57.33 | |
| 4. | 1:57.35 | |
| 5. | 1:57.55 |
1500 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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. | 3:56.79 | |
| 2. | 3:57.73 | |
| 3. | 3:58.68 | |
| 4. | 3:59.05 | |
| 5. | 3:59.47 |
3000 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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. | 8:28.87 | |
| 2. | 8:31.27 | |
| 3. | 8:31.42 | |
| 4. | 8:31.89 | |
| 5. | 8:33.57 |
5000 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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. | 14:28.98 | |
| 2. | 14:31.09 | |
| 3. | 14:32.42 | |
| 4. | 14:37.20 | |
| 5. | 14:37.34 |
10,000 metres
| RANK | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. | 30:15.67 | |
| 2. | 30:18.39 | |
| 3. | 30:19.39 | |
| 4. | 30:25.41 | |
| 5. | 30:27.18 |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. | 1:07:33 |
100 m hurdles
| RANK | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. | 12.43 | |
| 2. | 12.47 | |
| 3. | 12.55 | |
| 4. | 12.57 | |
400 m hurdles
| RANK | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. | 52.90 | |
| 2. | 53.27 | |
| 3. | 53.32 | |
| 4. | 53.44 | |
| 5. | 53.96 |
3000 m steeplechase
| RANK | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | TIME |
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| 1. | 9:15.04 | |
| 2. | 9:20.49 | |
| 3. | 9:25.09 | |
| 4. | 9:26.95 | |
| 5. | 9:27.21 |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
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| 1. | 2.03 m | |
| 2. | 2.00 m | |
| 4. | 1.99 m | |
| 5. | 1.98 m | |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | HEIGHT |
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| 1. | 5.01 m | |
| 2. | 4.83 m | |
| 3. | 4.70 m | |
| 4. | 4.60 m | |
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 | 2005 WORLD BEST PERFORMERS | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6889 | |
| 2. | 6887 | |
| 3. | 6547 | |
| 4. | 6502 | |
| 5. | 6423 |
Best Year Performances
| RANK | 1. | 2:06:19 | Amsterdam Marathon Amsterdam Marathon The Amsterdam Marathon is an annual marathon race over the classic distance of 42.195km held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands since 1975. It is one of the top ten marathons in the world.-History:... |
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| 2. | 2:07:02 | Chicago Marathon Chicago Marathon The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a major marathon held yearly in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Alongside the Boston, New York, London and Berlin Marathons, it is one of the five World Marathon Majors. Thus, it is also an IAAF Gold Label race... |
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| 3. | 2:07:09 | Chicago Marathon | ||
| 4. | 2:07:14 | Chicago Marathon | ||
| 5. | 2:07:26 | London Marathon London Marathon The London Marathon is one of the biggest running events in the world, and one of the five top world marathons that make up the World Marathon Majors competition, which has a $1 million prize purse. It has been held each spring in London since 1981. The race is currently sponsored by Virgin Money,... |
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| 6. | 2:07:28 | Chicago Marathon | ||
| 7. | 2:07:38 | Hamburg Marathon Hamburg Marathon The Hamburg Marathon is an annual marathon race over the classic distance of held in Hamburg, Germany. In 2009, 13,938 participants were counted.- History :The first edition took place in 1986 with about 8,000 participants... |
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| 8. | 2:07:41 | Tokyo Marathon Tokyo Marathon The Tokyo International Marathon was a marathon for male elite runners held in Tokyo, Japan, from 1980 until 2006.It actually consisted of two marathons - the Tokyo International Marathon which took place on even years, and Tokyo-New York Friendship International Marathon which took place on odd... |
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| — | 2:07:41 | Berlin Marathon Berlin Marathon The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. The official marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers is set up as a city-wide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate... |
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| 10. | 2:07:46 | Chicago Marathon |
Best Year Performances
| RANK | 1. | 2:17:42 | London Marathon London Marathon The London Marathon is one of the biggest running events in the world, and one of the five top world marathons that make up the World Marathon Majors competition, which has a $1 million prize purse. It has been held each spring in London since 1981. The race is currently sponsored by Virgin Money,... |
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| 2. | 2:19:12 | Berlin Marathon Berlin Marathon The Berlin Marathon is a major running and sporting event held annually in Berlin, Germany. The official marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers is set up as a city-wide road race where professional athletes and amateur runners jointly participate... |
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| 3. | 2:20:57 | Helsinki Marathon | ||
| 4. | 2:21:01 | Beijing Marathon Beijing Marathon The Beijing International Marathon is an annual marathon race of 42.195 km held in October in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The race was first held in 1981 and has been held every year since. The race begins at Tiananmen Square and finishes at the National Olympic Sports Centre stadium... |
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| 5. | 2:21:11 | Beijing Marathon | ||
| 6. | 2:21:25 | Chicago Marathon Chicago Marathon The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a major marathon held yearly in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Alongside the Boston, New York, London and Berlin Marathons, it is one of the five World Marathon Majors. Thus, it is also an IAAF Gold Label race... |
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| 7. | 2:21:30 | Chicago Marathon | ||
| 8. | 2:22:01 | Helsinki Marathon | ||
| 9. | 2:22:50 | London Marathon | ||
| 10. | 2:22:56 | Osaka International Ladies Marathon |
- Saint Silvester Marathon81st Saint Silvester MarathonThe 81st Saint Silvester Marathon, or Race , was held in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 31, 2005...