1961 South American Junior Championships in Athletics explained

The third South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Santa Fe, Argentina from October 15–16, 1961.

Participation (unofficial)

Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. An unofficial count yields the number of about 56 athletes from about 5 countries: Argentina (21), Brazil (13), Chile (14), Peru (5), Uruguay (3).

Medal summary

Medal winners are published for men and womenComplete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

Men

100 metres		10.7		10.7		10.8
200 metres		22.1		22.2		22.2
400 metres		50.7		50.9		NTT
800 metres		1:58.8		1:59.6		1:59.8
1500 metres		4:07.8		4:10.5		4:11.8
3000 metres		9:07.2		9:17.2		9:27.0
110 metres hurdles		15.2		15.3		15.7
400 metres hurdles		57.4		58.5		58.8
High jump		1.85		1.80		1.75
Pole vault		3.60		3.60		3.40
Long jump		6.78		6.57		6.51
Triple jump		14.33		13.94		13.50
Shot put		12.91		12.59		12.28
Discus throw		47.98		46.67		44.28
Hammer throw		49.77		48.97		47.84
Javelin throw		53.92		51.50		49.90
4 × 100 metres relay		43.4		43.9		44.2
4 × 400 metres relay		3:29.0		3:29.8		3:32.0

External links

• World Junior Athletics History