Athletics
- August – 1999 World Championships in Athletics held at Seville
- Hicham El Guerrouj sets a new world record for the 1500m. He recorded a time of 3:43.13, barely edging out Noah Ngeny who recorded 3:43.40.
- Michael Johnson sets a new world record in the 400 metres in 43.18.
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