| 1971 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
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| Dates | 9–17 October |
| Host city | Lima, Peru |
| Venue | Estadio Nacional |
| Events | 34 |
| Participation | 208 athletes from 8 nations |
The 1971 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Nacional in Lima, Peru, between 9 and 17 October.
It was the first edition to feature women's 100 metres hurdles which replaced 80 metres hurdles.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil | 8 | 7 | 9 | 24 |
| 2 |  Argentina | 8 | 6 | 8 | 22 |
| 3 |  Chile | 7 | 4 | 6 | 17 |
| 4 |  Venezuela | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 |  Peru | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 |
| 6 |  Colombia | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Uruguay | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 102 | |
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 | ||
