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World Athletics API

Official track and field, cross country, and road running data

7.2 / 10Good
Starting PriceFree
Free TierYes
Live DataYes
WebSocketNo
Commercial UseYes

Overview

World Athletics, the international governing body for athletics (track and field), provides official data for World Athletics Championships, Diamond League, cross country, road running, and race walking events. The data includes event results, athlete profiles, records (world, continental, national), rankings, competition schedules, and performance histories. As the official source, World Athletics offers authoritative data for the sport, accessible through their website and limited developer tools.

Pros

  • Official athletics governing body data
  • World records and rankings
  • Diamond League coverage
  • Historical championship results
  • Comprehensive athlete profiles

Cons

  • No public API documentation
  • Partnership required for data feed
  • No WebSocket streaming
  • Limited real-time data access
  • No odds data
  • Complex data structure for field events

Best For

Athletics statisticsTrack and field analyticsOlympic data projectsAthletics media coverage

Not Ideal For

Hobby developersBudget projectsBetting applicationsMulti-sport commercial apps

Specifications

REST APIYes
GraphQLNo
WebSocketNo
WebhooksNo
OpenAPI SpecNo
Player StatsYes
Team StatsNo
Odds DataNo
Historical Data1983+ for World Championships, extensive historical records
Request LimitsWeb access public, API by partnership
Commercial UseYes
RedistributionNo
White LabelNo

SDKs

JavaScriptPython

Leagues

World Athletics ChampionshipsDiamond LeagueWorld Indoor ChampionshipsWorld Cross Country ChampionshipsWorld Half Marathon ChampionshipsOlympic Games Athletics
Last verified: 2026-08-15

Our Verdict

7.2/ 10

World Athletics API is a solid choice for athletics statistics and track and field analytics, with an overall score of 7.2/10. While it performs well in most areas, consider no public api documentation when making your decision.

Editorial: 7.5/10Benchmark: 6.8/10How we score →
Data verified: 2026-08-15
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Coverage

Sports Supported

AthleticsTrack and FieldCross CountryRoad RunningRace Walking
Live DataYes
Historical Data1983+ for World Championships, extensive historical records
Player StatsYes
Team StatsNo
Odds DataNo

Leagues & Competitions

World Athletics ChampionshipsDiamond LeagueWorld Indoor ChampionshipsWorld Cross Country ChampionshipsWorld Half Marathon ChampionshipsOlympic Games Athletics

6 leagues and competitions covered

Developer Experience

API Paradigms

REST
GraphQL
WebSocket
Webhooks

SDKs

JavaScriptPython

Commercial Terms

Commercial use
Redistribution
White-label
Rate limit: Web access public, API by partnership

Pricing Plans

Public Web

Free

Web-only

  • Results and records
  • Athlete profiles
  • Rankings
  • Competition schedules

Data Partner

Free

Custom

  • API data feed
  • Historical data access
  • Real-time results
  • Custom integrations

Enterprise

Free

Custom

  • Full data licensing
  • Redistribution rights
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom analytics