| 1997 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4–6 April |
| Host city | Mar del Plata, Argentina |
| Venue | Estadio Municipal Teodoro Bronzini |
| Events | 43 |
| Participation | 225 athletes from 10 nations |
The 1997 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Mar del Plata, Argentina between 4 and 6 April.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil | 18 | 19 | 9 | 46 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 9 | 4 | 7 | 20 |
| 3 |  Argentina | 8 | 9 | 17 | 34 |
| 4 |  Chile | 3 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 |  Paraguay | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |  Ecuador | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 |  Uruguay | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 8 |  Bolivia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 9 |  Peru | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (9 entries) | 43 | 44 | 42 | 129 | |
Championships of the South American Athletics Confederation | ||
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| Race Walking | ||
| Cross Country | ||
* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also: Athletics at the South American Games | ||
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