Athletics at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
| Athletics at the 6th British Empire and Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
The now-modernised Cardiff Arms Park. | |
| Dates | 18–26 July 1958 |
| Host city | Cardiff, Wales |
| Venue | Cardiff Arms Park |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 29 |
| Participation | 424 athletes from 32 nations |
| Records set | 3 WR |
At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, the athletics events were held at Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff, Wales in July 1958. A total of 29 athletics events were contested at the Games, 20 by men and 9 by women. Four Games records were improved during the competition and three world records were set (at 440 yards hurdles, women's javelin, women's 4 x 110 yards relay).