| XLII South American U20 Championships in Athletics | |
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| Dates | 3–4 June |
| Host city | Leonora, Guyana  |
| Venue | National Track and Field Centre |
| Level | Junior |
| Events | 41 |
| Participation | 11 nations |
The 42nd South American U20 Championships in Athletics were held in Leonora, Guyana, on 3 and 4 June. It was the first time that this competition was held in Guyana.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil (BRA) | 18 | 11 | 3 | 32 |
| 2 |  Ecuador (ECU) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 |  Colombia (COL) | 5 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| 4 |  Peru (PER) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 |
| 5 | Guyana (GUY)* | 3 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
| 6 |  Argentina (ARG) | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| 7 |  Chile (CHI) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 |  Suriname (SUR) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 |  Uruguay (URU) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (9 nations) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 122 | |
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Championships of the South American Athletics Confederation | ||
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* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also: Athletics at the South American Games | ||