| Athletics at the 12th Commonwealth Games | |
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| Host city |
Brisbane, Australia |
| Date(s) | 3–9 October 1982 |
| Main stadium | QE II Stadium |
| Level | Senior |
| Participation | 516 athletes from 39 nations |
| Events | 39 |
| Records set | 14 Games records |
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At the 1982 Commonwealth Games, the athletics events took place at the QE II Stadium in Brisbane, Australia from 3–9 October 1982. A total of 39 events were contested, 23 for men and 16 for women athletes.