| 40th South American Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25–27 June 1999 |
| Host city | Bogotá, Colombia |
| Venue | Coliseo El Salitre |
| Events | 43 |
| Participation | 260 athletes from 11 (+1 guest) nations |
| Records set | 6 ARs, 19 CRs |
The 1999 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Coliseo El Salitre[1] in Bogotá, Colombia from June 25–27.
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Main article: 1999 South American Championships in Athletics – Results |
A = affected by altitude
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil | 23 | 14 | 15 | 52 |
| 2 | Colombia | 8 | 12 | 11 | 31 |
| 3 |  Argentina | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 5 |  Chile | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Venezuela | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Uruguay | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 |  Bolivia | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
 Peru | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Totals (10 entries) | 43 | 43 | 42 | 128 | |
