1999 in Sports - Athletics

Athletics

• August – 1999 World Championships in Athletics held at Seville
• Hicham El Guerrouj sets a new world record for the 1500m. He recorded a time of 3:43.13, barely edging out Noah Ngeny who recorded 3:43.40.
• Michael Johnson sets a new world record in the 400 metres in 43.18.