2007 World Championships in Athletics
The 11th World Championships in Athletics, (Japanese: 2007年世界陸上競技選手権大会) under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), were held at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan from 24 August to 2 September 2007. 200 of the IAAF's 212 member federations entered a total of 1,978 athletes, the greatest number of competitors at any World Championships to date. Sarah Brightman, the world's best-selling soprano, performed her single Running at the opening ceremony.
| Host city | Osaka, Japan |
|---|---|
| Nations | 200 |
| Athletes | 1,978 |
| Events | 47 |
| Dates | 24 August – 2 September 2007 |
| Opened by | Emperor Akihito |
| Main venue | Nagai Stadium |
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