| 2001 in athletics | |
|---|---|
| Major world events | World Championships World Indoor Championships |
| IAAF Athletes of the Year | Hicham El Guerrouj Stacy Dragila |
← 2000 2002 → | |
This article contains an overview of the sport of athletics, including track and field, cross country and road running, in the year 2001.
The foremost competition of the season was the 2001 World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The 2001 IAAF World Indoor Championships was the second major track and field event that year.