| 8th IAAF World Indoor Championships | |
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| Dates | 9 March–11 March |
| Host city | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Venue | Pavilhão Atlântico |
| Events | 28 |
| Participation | 511 athletes from 136 nations |
The 8th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held at the Pavilhão Atlântico in Lisbon, Portugal from March 9 to March 11, 2001. It was the first time the Championships had been held in Portugal. There were a total number of 511 participating athletes from 136 countries.