The 1979 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, between 31 October and 4 November.
It was the last edition to feature women's pentathlon before replacing it with the heptathlon.
<small>â = short course (c37km)</small> <br> <small>* = light implement (1.75 kg)</small> <br> <small>â = short course</small>