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World Athletics tightens qualifying standards for LA 2028 Olympics
World Athletics has raised entry standards for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, shifting the balance of athlete qualification toward stricter performance benchmarks. The move will see 40 per cent of competitors qualifying through entry standards, up from the 50-50 split used at Paris 2024.
LSN Singapore ·
World Athletics has announced elevated entry standards for athletes competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, marking a significant shift in qualification criteria from the previous Olympic cycle.
Under the new framework, approximately 40 per cent of athletes will qualify by meeting mandatory entry standards, while 60 per cent will gain selection through world rankings. This represents a notable adjustment from Paris 2024, where entry standards and world rankings were weighted equally at 50 per cent each.
The decision reflects World Athletics' strategy to maintain competitive standards while managing field sizes across Olympic events. By raising the bar for entry standards qualification, the governing body aims to ensure that athletes representing their nations at the Games meet elevated performance thresholds.
The Los Angeles Olympics will be held in 2028, giving athletes and national federations substantial time to prepare under the new qualification parameters. The revised system will apply across all track and field disciplines competing at the Summer Games.