1999 World Championships in Athletics
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The 7th World Championships in Athletics, a World Athletic Championships event held under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Estadio Olímpico de Sevila, Seville, Spain, between the August 20 and August 29.
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Host city | Seville, Spain |
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Nations | 201 |
Athletes | 1821 |
Dates | 20–29 August 1999 |
Opened by | Juan Carlos I |
Main venue | Estadio Olímpico de Sevila |
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One of the main highlights of the games was the world record set in the 400 metres by Michael Johnson of the United States in a time of 43.18 seconds.