New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- World Athletics on Tuesday published the automatic entry standards for the Los Angeles Olympics, scheduled to be held from July 15-30, 2028.

The athletics programme in LA will comprise 23 women's and men's events each as well as two mixed relays - 4x100m, which makes its Olympics debut, and 4x400m.

As has been the case for recent outdoor global championships, the qualification system is based on a dual pathway. Rather than the previous 50/50 model, 40 percent of athletes are expected to qualify through entry standards and the rest through world rankings.

Should more athletes than that allotted by event achieve the entry standard, those with the best performance in the qualification period will get through. Achievi...