| 1993 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2–4 July |
| Host city | Lima, Peru |
| Venue | Villa Deportiva Nacional |
| Participation | 216 athletes from 11 nations |
The 1993 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Lima, Peru on 2, 3 and 4 July. This was the first edition to feature women's triple jump and the last to feature women's 3000 metres (later replaced by 5000 metres).
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil | 23 | 18 | 7 | 48 |
| 2 |  Argentina | 6 | 9 | 6 | 21 |
| 3 |  Colombia | 4 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 |  Chile | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17 |
| 5 |  Peru | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 |  Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Venezuela | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 |  Bolivia | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Totals (9 entries) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 123 | |
Championships of the South American Athletics Confederation | ||
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* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also: Athletics at the South American Games | ||
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