World Athletics API
Official track and field, cross country, and road running data
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
Not Ideal For
Specifications
SDKs
Leagues
Our Verdict
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.
Coverage
Sports Supported
Leagues & Competitions
6 leagues and competitions covered
Developer Experience
API Paradigms
SDKs
Documentation
Commercial Terms
Pricing Plans
Public Web
Web-only
- Results and records
- Athlete profiles
- Rankings
- Competition schedules
Data Partner
Custom
- API data feed
- Historical data access
- Real-time results
- Custom integrations
Enterprise
Custom
- Full data licensing
- Redistribution rights
- Dedicated support
- Custom analytics