Athletics was one of ten core sports that appeared at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. As a founding sport, athletics has appeared consistently since its introduction at the 1911 Inter-Empire Games; the recognized precursor to the Commonwealth Games. The competition took place between Sunday 8–15 April 2018 at the Carrara Stadium.

The programme featured an expanded event set for para-athletes with a total of six men's and six women's events, re presenting doubling of the number para-events at the previous games. This move was approved of by the para-athletes, and Kailyn Joseph noted that inclusion in the medal table alongside able-bodied events allowed her to share in the same environment, as opposed to the separation found in the Paralympics and World Para Athletics Championships.'Share the dream' – the Games that celebrated disability sports. The Guardian (2018-04-15). Retrieved 2018-04-15.

Two Indian athletes, racewalker Irfan Kolothum Thodi and triple jumper A.V. Rakesh Babu were removed from the games after a needle was found in their apartment, breaking games policy.Commonwealth Games: Two Indians sent home for violating 'no-needles' policy. BBC Sport (2018-04-13). Retrieved 2018-04-15. A Singapore para-athlete, Mohammad Khairi Ishak, was withdrawn from the men's T47 100 m after failing a drug test prior to the competition.Commonwealth Games: Singapore para athlete Khairi Ishak banned after failing dope test. Straits Times (2018-04-13). Retrieved 2018-04-15. Other controversies of the athletics included the gold medal disqualification of Zharnel Hughes in the men's 200 m, after he impeded (eventual gold medallist) Jereem Richards, and the mid-race collapse of men's marathon leader Callum Hawkins.Belam, Martin (2018-04-15). Commonwealth Games: the Gold Coast performances that didn't go to plan. The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-04-15.

Preparation In preparation for hosting the Commonwealth Games Athletics events, the modified Carrara Stadium was used for the Australian Athletics Championships in February 2018.

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority conducted a series of anti-doping tests in the months before the games.Commonwealth Games 2018: Australia athletes banned for doping. The Australian (2018-04-12). Retrieved 2018-04-15. Australian sprinter Jessica Peris (daughter of former Commonwealth Games sprint champion Nova Peris) was among those to a fail doping test and she withdrew from the Australian trials event.Games hopeful Jessica Peris tests positive for banned substance Commonwealth Games hopeful Jessica Peris tests positive for banned substance. The Guardian (2018-02-20). Retrieved 2018-04-15.

Schedule Over the 10 days of competition there were 58 medal events including additional para-sport disciplines.

QQualificationHHeatsSSemi-finalFFinal SexEventAprilSun 8Mon 9Tue10 Wed 11Thu 12Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15MAMAMAAMAMAAMMen100 mH/SF100 m (T12)HF100 m (T38)F100 m (T47)F200 mHSF400 mHSF800 mHSF1500 mHF1500 m (T54)HF5000 mF10,000 mFMarathonFMarathon (T54)F3000 m steeplechaseF110 m hurdlesHF400 m hurdlesHFDecathlonFHigh jumpQFPole vaultFLong jumpQFTriple jumpQFShot putQFShot put (F38)FDiscus throwQFHammer throwFJavelin throwQF20 km walkF 4 × 100 m relayHF4 × 400 m relayHFWomen100 mH/SF100 m (T35)F100 m (T38)F200 mHSF400 mHSF800 mHF1500 mHF1500 m (T54)HF5000 mF10,000 mFMarathonFMarathon (T54)F3000 m steeplechaseF100 m hurdlesHF400 m hurdlesHFHeptathlonFHigh jumpFPole vaultFLong jumpQFLong jump (T38)FTriple jumpFShot putQFDiscus throwFHammer throwFJavelin throwFJavelin throw (F46)F20 km walkF4 × 100 m relayHF4 × 400 m relayHF

Medal summary Medal table

Men 10.03 10.17 10.19 20.12 20.34 20.55 44.35 45.09 45.11 1:45.11 1:45.16 1:45.60 3:34.78 3:35.17 3:35.97 13:50.83 13:52.78 13:54.06 27:19.62 27:20.56 27:30.25 13.19 13.22 13.38 48.25 49.10 49.16 8:10.08 8:10.62 = 8:12.24 Reuben ArthurZharnel HughesRichard KiltyHarry Aikines-Aryeetey 38.13 Henricho BruintjiesEmile ErasmusAnaso JobodwanaAkani Simbine 38.24 Everton ClarkeOshane BaileyWarren WeirYohan BlakeNigel Ellis* 38.35 Leaname MaotoanongBaboloki ThebeOnkabetse NkoboloIsaac Makwala 3:01.78 O'Jay FergusonTeray SmithStephen NewboldAlonzo RussellMichael Mathieu*Ramon Miller* 3:01.92 Jermaine GayleDemish GayeJamari RoseJavon FrancisPeter Matthews* 3:01.97 2:16:46 2:19:02 2:19:36 1:19:34 1:19:38 1:19:51 2.32 m 2.30 m 2.30 m 5.70 m 5.65 m 5.45 m 8.41 m 8.33 m 8.22 m 16.88 m 16.86 m 16.80 m 21.41 m 21.14 m 20.91 m 68.20 m 63.98 m 63.61 m 80.26 m 74.88 m 73.12 m 86.47 m 82.59 m 82.20 m 8303 pts 8171 pts 7983 pts

* Indicates the athlete only competed in the preliminary heats and received medals.

Men's para-sport

11.02 11.27 = 11.28 11.09 11.33 11.35 11.04 11.30 11.63 3:11.75 3:11.92 3:12.60 1:30:26 1:31:44 1:31:44 15.74 m 13.74 m 13.15 m

Women

11.14 11.21 11.22 22.09 22.18 22.29 50.15 50.57 50.93 1:56.68 1:58.07 1:58.82 4:00.71 4:03.09 4:03.44 15:13.11 15:15.28 15:25.84 31:45.30 31:46.36 31:48.41 12.68 12.78 12.97 54.33 54.80 54.96 9:21.00 9:22.61 9:25.74 Asha PhilipDina Asher-SmithBianca WilliamsLorraine Ugen 42.46 Christania WilliamsNatasha MorrisonGayon EvansElaine Thompson 42.52 Joy Udo-GabrielBlessing Okagbare-IghoteguonorOluwatobiloba AmusanRosemary Chukwuma 42.75 Christine DayAnastasia Le-RoyJanieve RussellStephenie Ann McPherson 3:24.00 Patience Okon GeorgeGlory Onome NathanielPraise IdamaduduYinka Ajayi 3:25.29 Galefele MorokoChristine BotlogetsweLoungo MatlhakuAmantle Montsho 3:26.86 2:32:40 2:33:23 2:34:09 1:32:50 1:34:18 1:36:08 1.95 m 1.93 m 1.91 m 4.75 m = 4.70 m 4.60 m 6.84 m 6.77 m 6.75 m 14.64 m 14.52 m 13.92 m 19.36 m 18.70 m 18.32 m 68.26 m 60.41 m 57.43 m 69.94 m 68.20 m 65.03 m 68.92 m 63.89 m 62.08 m 6255 pts 6133 pts 6043 pts

Women's para-sport

13.58 15.14 15.63 12.46 13.17 13.35 3:34.06 3:36.85 3:36.97 1:44:00 1:44:13 1:44:20 4.86 m 4.36 m 4.22 m 44.43 m 43.32 m 24.54 m

Records Broken Records in Athletics

References

External links Athletics Results Book – Athletics