| Athletics at the II Micronesian Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July |
| Host city | San Antonio, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands  |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 27 (14 men, 13 women) |
Athletics competitions at the 1990 Micronesian Games were held in San Antonio, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, in July, 1990.
A total of 27 events were contested, 14 by men and 13 by women.
Medal winners and their results were published on the Athletics Weekly webpage courtesy of Tony Isaacs. [1]
* Host nation (Northern Mariana Islands)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palau | 16 | 8 | 8 | 32 |
| 2 |  Guam | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 3 |  Pohnpei | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 |  Chuuk | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | Northern Mariana Islands * | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 |  Marshall Islands | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 27 | 27 | 23 | 77 | |
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