| 1965 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8–16 May |
| Host city | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
The 1965 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 8 and 16 May. This was the last edition of the Championships in which Brazil did not top the medal table.
* Host nation (Brazil)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentina (ARG) | 10 | 8 | 7 | 25 |
| 2 |  Brazil (BRA)* | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| 3 |  Chile (CHI) | 6 | 5 | 8 | 19 |
| 4 |  Venezuela (VEN) | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 |
| 5 |  Colombia (COL) | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 6 |  Peru (PER) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 |  Uruguay (URU) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 93 | |
Championships of the South American Athletics Confederation | ||
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* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also: Athletics at the South American Games | ||
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