Host city | Athens, Greece | ||
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Nations participating | 142 | ||
Athletes participating | 1135 | ||
Events | 40 | ||
Dates | 16–20 July | ||
Main venue | Athens Olympic Stadium | ||
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The 1st World Junior Championships in Athletics was the inaugural 1986 edition of the World Junior Championships in Athletics. It was held in Athens, Greece on 16–20 July.
WR world record | AR area record | CR championship record | GR games record | NR national record | OR Olympic record | PB personal best | SB season best | WL world leading (in a given season)
WR world record | AR area record | CR championship record | GR games record | NR national record | OR Olympic record | PB personal best | SB season best | WL world leading (in a given season)
According to an unofficial count through an unofficial result list, 1135 athletes from 142 countries participated in the event. This is in agreement with the official numbers as published.