| Athletics at the VI Micronesian Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 24 - July 1 |
| Host city | Susupe, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands  |
| Venue | Oleai Sports Complex |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 44 (22 men, 22 women) |
| Participation | 8 nations |
Athletics competitions at the 2006 Micronesian Games were held at the Oleai Sports Complex in Susupe, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, between June 24 - July 1, 2006.
A total of 44 events were contested, 22 by men and 22 by women.
Medal winners and their results were published on the webpages of Athletics Weekly webpage courtesy of Tony Isaacs, [1] and of the Oceania Athletics Association. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
* Host nation (Palau)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Guam (GUM) | 15 | 7 | 7 | 29 |
| 2 |  Palau (PLW)* | 13 | 11 | 9 | 33 |
| 3 |  Chuuk | 6 | 6 | 10 | 22 |
| 4 |  Kiribati (KIR) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 17 |
| 5 | Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) | 3 | 7 | 5 | 15 |
| 6 |  Yap | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Marshall Islands (MHL) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 |  Pohnpei | 0 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 44 | 43 | 43 | 130 | |
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