| 1943 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23 April–2 May |
| Host city | Santiago, Chile |
The 1943 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile, between 23 April and 2 May.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chile (CHI) | 19 | 16 | 16 | 51 |
| 2 |  Argentina (ARG) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 35 |
| 3 |  Peru (PER) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 |  Uruguay (URU) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Bolivia (BOL) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 99 | |
Championships of the South American Athletics Confederation | ||
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| Senior* |
|  |
| Indoor | ||
| Under-23 | ||
| Under-20 | ||
| Under-18 | ||
| Race Walking | ||
| Cross Country | ||
* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also: Athletics at the South American Games | ||