The indispensable guide and essential reference work, giving details of performers and performances throughout the world in track and field athletics. This edition carries details of the 2021 season, a year which was substantially back to normal although still with some effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual also carries results of major events, features and comment and world lists, for 2021 and all-time, compiled by General Editor Peter Matthews assisted by members of the Association of Track & Field Statisticians.