Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics

At the 2004 Summer Olympics, the athletics events were held at the Athens Olympic Stadium from August 18 to August 29, except for the marathons (run from Marathonas to the Kallimarmaro Stadium), the race walks (on the streets of Athens), and the shot put (held at the Ancient Olympia Stadium). A total of 46 events were contested, of which 24 by male and 22 by female athletes.

Men
* Athletes who participated in the heats only and received medals.

Women
* Athletes who participated in the heats only and received medals.

Participating nations
A total of 197 nations participated in the different Athletics events at the 2004 Summer Olympics.