1987 IAAF World Indoor Championships

1987 IAAF World Indoor Championships

The 1st IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held in Indianapolis, United States from March 6 to March 8, 1987. The championship had previously been known as the World Indoor Games, which were held once before changing the name.

Being the second championship of its kind, there were a lot of championship records. In fact, new championship records were set for every single women event. There were a total number of 419 participating athletes from 85 countries.

Read more about 1987 IAAF World Indoor Championships:  Medal Table

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