Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (© Getty Images)
With the Rio 2016 Olympic Games having come to an end, here’s a brief numerical summary of the athletics action.
2283 athletes competed in Rio
199 member federations were represented
69 nations had at least one top-eight finisher
42 nations won at least one medal
20 nations won at least one gold medal
32 medals were won by the USA to top the medals table
3 world records were set, plus one world heptathlon best
8 Olympic records were set, plus two Olympic bests in combined events disciplines
10 area records were set
99 national records were set
21 world-leading performances were set
