As part of a seismic schedule change for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, track and field, and not swimming, will lead off the Olympics.

This guide breaks down the official competition format for Olympic track and field, detailing every step from qualification to the finals. Learn about the different stages and medal events, and how each round is structured.

The United States’ track and field team has enjoyed its fair share of dominance over the storied history of the Olympic Games. U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix has the most gold medals of any woman in Olympic track and field history with seven. Evelyn Ashford ...

Nadine Visser has been a significant part of the Netherlands' success in track and field events for over a decade, with the talented athlete earning accolades at world championships across Europe. While Visser fell short of an Olympic medal, her accomplishments in securing a spot on Team Netherlands at the Summer Games are just one more impressive mark on her resume.

Everything to know about track and field at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including competition preview, event guide, top athletes, how to watch and daily schedule.