Athletics competitions have been held at the Southeast Asian Games since the inaugural edition of the South East Asian Peninsular Games in 1959.
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 Rangoon | |||
| 1971 Kuala Lumpur | |||
| 1973 Singapore | |||
| 1997 Jakarta | |||
| 2001 Kuala Lumpur |
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 Bangkok | |||
| 1995 Chiang Mai |