Qualifying Standards

1. All performances must be achieved during the period January 1, 2001 to July 2, 2002.
2. All performances must be achieved during an official competition organized in conformity with IAAF rules.
3. All performances must be achieved during competitions organized or sanctioned by the IAAF, its Area Associations and its National Member Federations. Thus, results achieved at school competitions must be certified by the National Federation of the country in which the competition was organized.
4. Performances achieved in mixed events (between male and female participants), held completely in the stadium, will not be accepted.
5. Wind assisted performances (over 2m/sec) will not be accepted.
6. Indoor performances WILL be accepted.

* NOTE: the male junior athletes will now be throwing the 1.75kg discus (instead of 2kg or collegiate weight), the 6kg shot (instead of 7.26kg or collegiate weight) and the 6kg hammer (instead of 7.26kg or collegiate weight). Accordingly, it was also decided to change the qualification standard for the Decathlon.