1961 South American Championships in Athletics
| 1961 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
Host stadium in Lima | |
| Dates | 20–28 May |
| Host city | Lima, Peru |
| Venue | Estadio Nacional |
The 1961 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Nacional in Lima, Peru, between 20 and 28 May.
Medal summary
Men's events
Women's events
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina (ARG) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 33 |
| 2 | Brazil (BRA) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 28 |
| 3 | Venezuela (VEN) | 7 | 4 | 3 | 14 |
| 4 | Chile (CHI) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 5 | Colombia (COL) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Peru (PER) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Uruguay (URU) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 93 | |
External links
- Men Results – GBR Athletics
- Women Results – GBR Athletics
- Medallists