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| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentina (ARG) | 10 | 11 | 9 | 30 |
| 2 |  Chile (CHI) | 9 | 12 | 8 | 29 |
| 3 |  Brazil (BRA) | 7 | 4 | 13 | 24 |
| 4 |  Colombia (COL) | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 |  Peru (PER) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Uruguay (URU) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (6 nations) | 31 | 31 | 33 | 95 | |
Championships of the South American Athletics Confederation | ||
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| Cross Country | ||
* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also: Athletics at the South American Games | ||
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