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1969 South American Championships in Athletics

FieldValue
Name1969 South American Championships in Athletics
Host cityQuito, Ecuador
Nations participating8
Athletes participating204
Events34
Dates4–12 October
StadiumEstadio Atahualpa
PreviousBuenos Aires 1967
NextLima 1971

The 1969 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Atahualpa in Quito, Ecuador, between 4 and 12 October.

It was the first time that the Championships were held in Ecuador and the last time until the 2021 edition held in Guayaquil. It was the first edition to feature women's 400 metres and pentathlon. It was also the last edition to feature women's 80 metres hurdles which was replaced with 100 metres hurdles from the next edition on.

Medal summary

Men's events

DecathlonHéctor Thomas
Venezuela6720APaulo Matschinske
Brazil6124AArno Lagies
Chile5948A

Women's events

PentathlonAída dos Santos
Brazil4422A CRElisabeth Nunes
Brazil4234ACarlota Ulloa
Chile4107A

A = affected by altitude

Medal table

Participating nations

  • (45)
  • (40)
  • (30)
  • (23)
  • (24)
  • (27)
  • (9)
  • (6)

References

  1. 23.9 in heats by Pereira.
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