| Events at the 2024 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 relay | |
| 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 men's 400 metres at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships were held in Kobe.
Serkan Yıldırım No class and DQ. Gold for MAR, Silver for TUN and bronze for MAR.
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The men's 100 metres at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships were held in Kobe.
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The women's 400 metres at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships were held in Kobe.
