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1979 South American Championships in Athletics

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.

Medal summary

Men's events

Women's events

<small>† = short course (c37km)</small> <br> <small>* = light implement (1.75&nbsp;kg)</small> <br> <small>† = short course</small>

Medal table

Participating nations

  • (36)
  • (1)
  • (49)
  • (41)
  • (40)
  • (9)
  • (1)
  • (15)
  • (5)
  • (43)

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