| XX South American Junior Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 30-July 3 |
| Host city | Cubatão, Brazil |
| Level | Junior |
| Events | 41 |
| Participation | about 254 athletes from 10 nations |
The 20th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Cubatão, Brazil from June 30-July 3, 1988.
Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. [1] An unofficial count yields the number of about 254 athletes from about 10 countries: Argentina (49), Bolivia (7), Brazil (62), Chile (24), Colombia (4), Ecuador (21), Paraguay (31), Peru (19), Uruguay (22), Venezuela (15).
Medal winners are published for men [2] and women [3] Complete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. [1]
* Host nation (Brazil)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 56 | |
| 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 | |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | |
| 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | |
| Totals (8 entries) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 120 | |