| Athletics at the III Central American Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | January |
| Host city | Guatemala City, Guatemala  |
| Venue | Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 40 (24 men, 16 women) |
Athletics competitions at the 1986 Central American Games were held at the Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores in Guatemala City, Guatemala, in January 1986.
A total of 40 events were contested, 24 by men and 16 by women.
Gold medal winners and their results were published. [1] A complete list of medal winners can be found on the MásGoles webpage (click on "JUEGOS CENTROAMERICANOS" in the low right corner). [2] Gold medalists were also published in other sources. [3] [4]
All results are marked as "affected by altitude" (A), because Guatemala City is located at 1,592 m above sea level.
* Host nation (Guatemala)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala (GUA)* | 19 | 14 | 8 | 41 |
| 2 |  Costa Rica (CRC) | 9 | 14 | 12 | 35 |
| 3 |  Nicaragua (NIC) | 9 | 6 | 12 | 27 |
| 4 |  El Salvador (ESA) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 |  Honduras | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 40 | 38 | 37 | 115 | |
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