| 43rd South American Championships | |
|---|---|
 Host stadium in Cali. | |
| Dates | 21–24 July 2005 |
| Host city | Cali, Colombia  |
| Venue | Estadio Pascual Guerrero |
| Events | 44 |
| Records set | ? Championships records |
The 2005 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia from July 21 to July 24, 2005. Detailed day-by-day reports can be found on the IAAF website. [1] [2] [3]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil (BRA) | 25 | 16 | 10 | 51 |
| 2 | Colombia (COL) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 34 |
| 3 |  Argentina (ARG) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 |  Ecuador (ECU) | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| 5 |  Chile (CHI) | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 6 |  Uruguay (URU) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Venezuela (VEN) | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 8 |  Peru (PER) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Netherlands Antilles (AHO) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (9 entries) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 133 | |
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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 | ||