| 1985 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12–15 September |
| Host city | Santiago, Chile |
| Venue | Estadio Nacional |
| Participation | 252 athletes from 11 nations |
The 33rd South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile, between 12 and 15 September.
It was the first edition to feature women's 10,000 metres event.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil (BRA) | 21 | 19 | 12 | 52 |
| 2 |  Chile (CHI) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 |
| 3 |  Argentina (ARG) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 18 |
| 4 |  Colombia (COL) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 |  Venezuela (VEN) | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 6 |  Panama (PAN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Uruguay (URU) | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 8 |  Ecuador (ECU) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 |  Paraguay (PAR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Peru (PER) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (10 entries) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 120 | |
Championships of the South American Athletics Confederation | ||
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| Under-23 | ||
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| Race Walking | ||
| Cross Country | ||
* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also: Athletics at the South American Games | ||
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The 1920 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile between 23 and 25 April.
The 1927 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile between 14 and 19 April.
The 1935 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile, between 11 and 14 April.
The 1943 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile, between 23 April and 2 May.
The 1956 South American Championships in Athletics were held in the Chilean capital, Santiago, between 14 and 22 April.
The 1974 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Santiago, Chile, between 16 and 21 April.
The 1981 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Olímpico Hernando Siles in La Paz, Bolivia, between 5 and 8 November. The stadium was located 3600 metres above sea level, which is said to help the performance in some events.
The 1983 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Centro de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo Pedro Candioti in Santa Fe, Argentina, between 29 September and 2 October.
The 1987 South American Championships in Athletics were held in São Paulo, Brazil, between 8 and 11 October.
The 1989 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Medellín, Colombia, between 5 and 8 August.
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The 1997 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina between 4 and 6 April.
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