Medal summary
Men's events
Women's events
† = short course (c37km)
* = light implement (1.75 kg)
† = short course
| 1979 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 31 October–4 November |
| Host city | Bucaramanga, Colombia |
The 1979 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, between 31 October and 4 November.
† = short course (c37km)
* = light implement (1.75 kg)
† = short course
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil (BRA) | 13 | 18 | 12 | 43 |
| 2 |  Argentina (ARG) | 7 | 4 | 7 | 18 |
| 3 |  Chile (CHI) | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 |  Colombia (COL) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 5 |  Venezuela (VEN) | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| 6 |  Uruguay (URU) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |  Peru (PER) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Bolivia (BOL) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 Panama (PAN) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 10 |  Paraguay (PAR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (10 entries) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 111 | |
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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