2004 in the sport of athletics
This article contains an overview of the sport of athletics, including track and field, cross country and road running, in the year 2004.
Hurdler Liu Xiang became Olympic champion and world record holder in 2004.
Kenenisa Bekele topped the global award polls.
Yelena Isinbayeva was both the IAAF and Track & Field News award winner.
2003 in the sport of athletics
This article contains an overview of the sport of athletics, including track and field, cross country and road running, in the year 2003.
Action at the World Championships in Paris