 | This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:Libyan athletes. It includes athletes that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. |
| This category is for competitors within the sport of athletics, comprising track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking. It is not to be used for competitors in other sports or to categorize anyone who is physically fit, two other definitions of the word athlete. For sportspeople in general, please see the parent categories or use one of the appropriate subcategories of Category:Sportspeople. |