| Athletics at the Summer Youth Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| Governing body | IAAF |
| Events | 36 (men: 18; womens: 18; mixed: 0) |
| Games | |
Athletics has featured as a sport at the Youth Olympic Summer Games since its first edition in 2010. The Youth Olympic Games are multi-sport event and the games are held every four years just like the Olympic Games. Athletes under the age of 18 can participate in the Games. This age group corresponds with the youth category of athletics competition.