| 1991 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28–30 June |
| Host city | Manaus, Brazil |
| Venue | Vila Olímpica de Manaus |
| Events | 41 |
| Participation | 257 athletes from 11 nations |
The 36th South American Championships in Athletics were held in Manaus, Brazil, between 28 and 30 June 1991. It was the last edition to hold the Marathon event.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil | 27 | 23 | 11 | 61 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Chile | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 |  Venezuela | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 |
| 5 |  Argentina | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 6 |  Ecuador | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 7 |  Peru | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 |  Panama | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (10 entries) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 123 | |
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 | ||
