Burundi has competed in every edition of the World Athletics Championships since its beginning in 1983. As of 2025, they stood on the podium for 3 times. Arthémon Hatungimana was their first medalist, after placing second in the men's 800 metres event in 1995, the same competition where his colleague and future olympic champion Vénuste Niyongabo came third in the men's 1500 metres final some days later. Twenty-two years later, Francine Niyonsaba finished second in the women's 800 metres final at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.
Medalists MedalNameYearEvent Arthémon Hatungimana 1995 Gothenburg Men's 800 metres Vénuste Niyongabo 1995 Gothenburg Men's 1500 metres Francine Niyonsaba 2017 London Women's 800 metres
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By gender
See also Burundi at the Olympics Burundi at the Paralympics
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