| 1939 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25–28 May |
| Host city | Lima,Peru |
The1939South American Championships in Athletics were held inLima,Peru. This edition marked the introduction of athletic events for women competitors between 25 and 28 May.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chile (CHI) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 33 |
| 2 |  Brazil (BRA) | 11 | 6 | 6 | 23 |
| 3 |  Argentina (ARG) | 7 | 10 | 11 | 28 |
| 4 |  Peru (PER) | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13 |
| 5 |  Ecuador (ECU) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 99 | |
Championships of theSouth American Athletics Confederation | ||
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| Senior* |  | |
| Indoor | ||
| Under-23 | ||
| Under-20 | ||
| Under-18 | ||
| Race Walking | ||
| Cross Country | ||
* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also:Athletics at the South American Games | ||