1959 South American Junior Championships in Athletics

The first South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from April 18–19, 1959.

Participation (unofficial) Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. An unofficial count yields the number of about 59 athletes from about 2 countries: Argentina (28), Chile (31).

Medal summary Medal winners are published. Complete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

Men 100 metres 10.7 10.9 10.9200 metres 22.2 22.7 22.8400 metres 51.1 51.7 51.9800 metres 1:58.8 2:00.1 2:01.61500 metres 4:07.1 4:09.7 4:12.43000 metres 9:05.8 9:06.0 9:06.2110 metres hurdles 16.0 16.1 16.34 × 100 metres relayJuan MouatAndrés LarraínHervé DillhanEduardo Krumm 42.9 Only one finishing team1000 metres Medley relay (100m x 200m x 300m x 400m)Fernando ZapedaJordi RadmilovicHervé DillhanJuan Mouat 2:02.2Juan Carlos DyrzkaFélix GallardoJuan SalomCarlos San Martín 2:03.4 Only 2 starting teamsHigh jump 1.80 1.75 1.75Pole vault 3.60 3.50 3.50Long jump 6.74 6.56 6.29Shot put 16.53 15.49 15.44Discus throw 40.86 39.41 38.40Hammer throw 49.80 49.23 45.83Javelin throw 52.55 47.37 46.89Pentathlon 2122 1901 1884

Medal table (unofficial)

References

External links World Junior Athletics History