The eighth South American Youth Championships in Athletics were held in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, from October 17âÂÂ19, 1986. Approximately 205 athletes of nine nationalities took part in 34 races.
Medal winners are published for boys and girls. Complete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.
Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. An unofficial count yields the number of about 205 athletes from about 9 countries: