| XXIX Central American Championships in Athletics | |
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| Dates | 13–14 July |
| Host city | Guatemala City, Guatemala  |
| Venue | Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 44 |
| Participation | 7 nations |
The 29th Central American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Doroteo Guamuch Flores in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on 13 and 14 July 2018. [1] [2] [3]
A total of 44 events were contested, 22 by men, 22 by women.
* Host nation (Guatemala)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Costa Rica (CRC) | 18 | 7 | 5 | 30 |
| 2 | Guatemala (GUA)* | 14 | 22 | 14 | 50 |
| 3 |  Panama (PAN) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 |  El Salvador (ESA) | 3 | 9 | 10 | 22 |
| 5 |  Nicaragua (NIC) | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 6 |  Honduras | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 |  Belize | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 44 | 44 | 42 | 130 | |
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