the competition consisted of 5 events: 100 metres, 800 metres, 4x 100 metres relay, high jump and discus throw. the overall classification is a nation's classification. in the four individual events three athletes of each nation participated. the winner of the event received for the nation 6 points, the number 2 received 5 points, number 3 received 4 points etc. the nation winning the relay event wins 4 points and the other nation received 2 points. for the overall classication all points from each country are added together.