Russia, who had the most success in women's events and in field events at the World Athletics Championships, sent over 100 athletes and overtook China in the medal table in the 2001 tournament.
1 Russia (RUS) As a major nation in the sport of athletics, it typically sent a delegation numbering over 100 athletes. It topped the medal table at the 2001 tournament, overtaking the United States following the redistribution of medals due to doping cases. 
