| II South American Junior Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | April 30-May 1 |
| Host city | Santiago, Chile  |
| Level | Junior |
| Events | 18 |
| Participation | about 74 athletes from 3 nations |
The second South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile from April 30-May 1, 1960.
Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. [1] An unofficial count yields the number of about 74 athletes from about 3 countries: Argentina (25), Chile (30), Peru (19).
Medal winners are published for men [2] and women [3] Complete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. [1]
* Host nation (Chile)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentina (ARG) | 10 | 2 | 6 | 18 |
| 2 | Chile (CHI)* | 7 | 10 | 7 | 24 |
| 3 |  Peru (PER) | 1 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 54 | |
The first South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from April 18–19, 1959.
The third South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Santa Fe, Argentina from October 15–16, 1961.
The fourth South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Lima, Peru from September 21–24, 1962.
The fifth South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile from September 24–27, 1964.
The sixth South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Montevideo, Uruguay from October 9–14, 1966. For the first time, women's events were included.
The eighth South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Cali, Colombia, at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero between October 9–12, 1970.
The ninth South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Asunción, Paraguay from October 21–25, 1972.
The 13th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile from October 23–26, 1980.
The 14th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from October 15–18, 1981.
The 15th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Medellín, Colombia from June 9–12, 1983.
The 16th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Caracas, Venezuela from October 4–7, 1984.
The 17th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Santa Fe, Argentina from November 21–24, 1985.
The 19th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile from September 24–27, 1987.
The 20th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Cubatão, Brazil from June 30-July 3, 1988.
The 21st South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Montevideo, Uruguay from June 16th –19th, 1989.
The 23rd South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Asunción, Paraguay from June 21–23, 1991.
The 24th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Lima, Peru from August 21–23, 1992.
The 27th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile from September 5–7, 1995.
The 28th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Bucaramanga, Colombia from June 8–10, 1996.
The 31st South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Concepción, Chile from October 22–23, 1999.
Championships of the South American Athletics Confederation | ||
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| Senior* |
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| Indoor | ||
| Under-23 | ||
| Under-20 | ||
| Under-18 | ||
| Race Walking | ||
| Cross Country | ||
* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also: Athletics at the South American Games | ||