At the 1998 Goodwill Games, the athletics events were held at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, New York, United States from 19 to 22 July. The programme consisted of 44 track and field event
The athletics events were held at the Mitchel Athletic Complex
Marion Jones broke two Games records to win the 100 m and 200 ;m golds.
Kenyan Tegla Loroupe retained her 10,000 m title.
At 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 were by male and 22 by female
Athletics at the 1998 Goodwill Games
…York, United States Venue Mitchel Athletic Complex Events 44 Participation 354 athletes from 38 nations Records set 1 world record 16 Games records ← 1994 St. Petersburg 2001 Brisbane → 1998 Goodwill Games At the 1998 Goodwill Games, the athletics events were held at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, New York…
The 28,000-capacity Petrovsky Stadium provided the venue for the athletics competition.
Heike Drechsler won the long jump gold for Germany.
Mozambique's sole medal came from 800 metres winner Maria Mutola.
Javier Sotomayor of Cuba set the games record to win the high jump.