| 1977 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4–6 November |
| Host city | Montevideo, Uruguay |
The 1977 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Montevideo, Uruguay, between 4 and 6 November 1977.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil (BRA) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 48 |
| 2 |  Colombia (COL) | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 3 |  Argentina (ARG) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
| 4 |  Venezuela (VEN) | 3 | 6 | 5 | 14 |
| 5 |  Chile (CHI) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| 6 |  Peru (PER) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 |  Bolivia (BOL) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 |  Uruguay (URU) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 37 | 37 | 38 | 112 | |
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 | ||
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