| Events at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Track events | |||
| 100 m | men | women | |
| 200 m | men | women | |
| 400 m | men | women | |
| 800 m | men | women | |
| 1500 m | men | women | |
| 5000 m | men | women | |
| 4×100 m relay | universal | ||
| Field events | |||
| Long jump | men | women | |
| High jump | men | ||
| Shot put | men | women | |
| Discus throw | men | women | |
| Javelin throw | men | women | |
| Club throw | men | women | |
The women's 200 metres at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships was held in Dubai from 7-15 November.
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The women's 100 metres at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships was held in Dubai from 7 to 15 November.
