1987 World Championships in Athletics

2nd World Championships in Athletics
Host cityRome, Italy
Nations159
Athletes1451
Events43
Dates28 August – 6 September 1987
Opened byPresident Francesco Cossiga
Main venueStadio Olimpico

The 2nd World Championships in Athletics under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations were held in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy between August 28 and September 6, 1987.