2011 South American Championships in Athletics
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The 2011 South American Championships in Athletics
were the 47th edition of the South American Championships
, organised under the supervision of the CONSUDATLE
. They were held at the National Center of High Performance Athletics
(Centro Nacional de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo, CeNARD) in Buenos Aires
, Argentina
from 2 to 5 June 2011. Forty-four track and field
events were contested, with the number of contests split evenly between the sexes. A total of 346 athletes participated at the championships.
It was the first time since 1967
that the city had hosted the event. Brazil continued its dominance at the continental competition, winning the most medals of the fourteen participating countries (51 in total, 21 of them gold). It also retained both the men's and women's title on points. Columbia was the next most successful nation, taking twelve gold medals and thirty-three overall, while the host nation Argentina came third with five golds and twenty medals altogether.
In the events, two South American records were set in the men's and women's 20,000 m track walk competition. Although cold weather conditions affected performances, a total of eight Championships records were improved over the course of the four-day competition, which also saw ten national records
beaten.
On the first day, Brazil's Fabiana Murer
won the women's pole vault
in a championship record, while Argentine Jennifer Dahlgren
achieved the same feat in the women's shot put
. Reigning Olympic champion Maurren Maggi
won her sixth title in the long jump
. On day two Juan Ignacio Cerra
won his ninth hammer throw gold medal in the history of the event, while Luiz Alberto de Araújo made his breakthrough in the men's decathlon
– a championship record of 7944 points made him the fourth best South American of all time.
The women's track events on day three saw Ana Cláudia Silva complete a sprint double over 100
and 200 metres. Rosibel García
did the middle-distance equivalent, taking the titles over 800
and 1500 metres
. On the final day, Simone da Silva of Brazil won the women's 10,000 metres in 31:59.11 minutes, making her the second fastest South American runner over the distance.
South American Championships in Athletics
The South American Championships in Athletics is a biennial athletics event organized by CONSUDATLE. The first edition in 1919 was competed between only two countries , but it has since expanded and has generally been held every two years since 1927.In addition, 8 unofficial championships were held...
were the 47th edition of the South American Championships
South American Championships in Athletics
The South American Championships in Athletics is a biennial athletics event organized by CONSUDATLE. The first edition in 1919 was competed between only two countries , but it has since expanded and has generally been held every two years since 1927.In addition, 8 unofficial championships were held...
, organised under the supervision of the CONSUDATLE
CONSUDATLE
CONSUDATLE is the continental confederation governing body of athletics for national governing bodies and multi-national federations within South America. CONSUDATLE is one of six area associations of the International Amateur Athletic Federation...
. They were held at the National Center of High Performance Athletics
CeNARD
The National Center of High Performance Athletics is the sports complex where most Argentine sportspeople who compete internationally are trained.The CeNARD is located at 1050 Crisólogo Larralde Avenue, in the Núñez district of...
(Centro Nacional de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo, CeNARD) in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
from 2 to 5 June 2011. Forty-four track and field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
events were contested, with the number of contests split evenly between the sexes. A total of 346 athletes participated at the championships.
It was the first time since 1967
1967 South American Championships in Athletics
The 1967 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics* - GBR Athletics...
that the city had hosted the event. Brazil continued its dominance at the continental competition, winning the most medals of the fourteen participating countries (51 in total, 21 of them gold). It also retained both the men's and women's title on points. Columbia was the next most successful nation, taking twelve gold medals and thirty-three overall, while the host nation Argentina came third with five golds and twenty medals altogether.
In the events, two South American records were set in the men's and women's 20,000 m track walk competition. Although cold weather conditions affected performances, a total of eight Championships records were improved over the course of the four-day competition, which also saw ten national records
National records in athletics
National records in athletics are the marks achieved by a nation's best athlete in a particular athletics event. These records are ratified by the respective national athletics governing body...
beaten.
On the first day, Brazil's Fabiana Murer
Fabiana Murer
Fabiana de Almeida Murer is a Brazilian pole vaulter. She holds the South American record in the event with an indoor best of 4.82 m and an outdoor best of 4.85 m, making her the fourth highest vaulter ever...
won the women's pole vault
Pole vault
Pole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts...
in a championship record, while Argentine Jennifer Dahlgren
Jennifer Dahlgren
Jennifer Dahlgren Fitzner is an Argentine hammer thrower. Having spent much of her life in the United States, she competed as an amateur for the University of Georgia. She set the US collegiate hammer record and was the NCAA Outdoor champion in both 2006 and 2007...
achieved the same feat in the women's shot put
Shot put
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action....
. Reigning Olympic champion Maurren Maggi
Maurren Maggi
Maurren Higa Maggi is a Brazilian athlete and Olympic gold medallist. She is the South American record holder at 100 metres hurdles and at long jump, with 12.71 seconds and 7.26 metres respectively. She also has 14.53 metres in the triple jump...
won her sixth title in the long jump
Long jump
The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes combine speed, strength, and agility in an attempt to leap as far as possible from a take off point...
. On day two Juan Ignacio Cerra
Juan Ignacio Cerra
Juan Ignacio Cerra is a male hammer thrower from Argentina. His personal best throw is 76.42 metres, achieved in July 2001 in Trieste. This is also the South American record....
won his ninth hammer throw gold medal in the history of the event, while Luiz Alberto de Araújo made his breakthrough in the men's decathlon
Decathlon
The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not...
– a championship record of 7944 points made him the fourth best South American of all time.
The women's track events on day three saw Ana Cláudia Silva complete a sprint double over 100
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
and 200 metres. Rosibel García
Rosibel García
Rosibel García Mena is a Colombian track and field athlete who specialises in middle-distance track events. She has represented her country at the Summer Olympics and has also competed at the World Championships in Athletics.She is the Colombian record holder for the 800 metres and 1500 metres...
did the middle-distance equivalent, taking the titles over 800
800 metres
The 800 meter race is a common track running event. It is the shortest common middle distance track event. The 800 meter is run over two laps of the track and has always been an Olympic event. During indoor track season the event is usually run on a 200 meter track, therefore requiring four laps...
and 1500 metres
1500 metres
The 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
. On the final day, Simone da Silva of Brazil won the women's 10,000 metres in 31:59.11 minutes, making her the second fastest South American runner over the distance.
Medal summary
- For full event details see 2011 South American Championships in Athletics – Results2011 South American Championships in Athletics – ResultsThese are the official results of the 2011 South American Championships in Athletics which took place on June 2–5, 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.-100 meters:Heats – June 2Final – June 2-200 meters:Heats – June 4...
Records
| Event | Name | Country | Record | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20000 m walk (track) | Andrés Chocho | 1:20:23.8 | AR, NR | |
| 20000 m walk (track) | Gustavo Restrepo Gustavo Restrepo Gustavo Adolfo Restrepo Baena is a Colombian race walker.-Achievements:-References:... |
1:20:36.6 | NR | |
| 20000 m walk (track) | Yerko Araya | 1:20:47.2 | NR | |
| 20000 m walk (track) | Caio Bonfim | 1:20:58.5 | NR | |
| 20000 m walk (track) | Juan Manuel Cano | 1:23:09.0 | NR | |
| 20000 m walk (track) | Ronald Quispe | 1:25:59.2 | NR | |
| 20000 m walk (track) | Ingrid Hernández | 1:32:09.4 | AR, NR | |
| 20000 m walk (track) | Milángela Rosales | 1:32:17.6 | NR | |
| Triple jump Triple jump The triple jump is a track and field sport, similar to the long jump, but involving a “hop, bound and jump” routine, whereby the competitor runs down the track and performs a hop, a bound and then a jump into the sand pit.The triple jump has its origins in the Ancient Olympics and has been a... |
Maximiliano Díaz | 16.51 m | NR | |
| Discus throw Discus throw The discus throw is an event in track and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as evidenced by the 5th century BC Myron statue, Discobolus... |
Ronald Julião | 62.72 m | CR | |
| Decathlon Decathlon The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not... |
Luiz Alberto de Araújo | 7944 pts | CR | |
| 5000 metres 5000 metres The 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event... |
Fabiana Cristine da Silva | 15:39.67 | CR | |
| 5000 metres 5000 metres The 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event... |
Rosa Godoy | 15:43.36 | NR | |
| 10,000 metres | Simone da Silva | 31:59.11 | CR | |
| 10,000 metres | Rosa Godoy | 32:51.10 | NR | |
| Pole vault Pole vault Pole vaulting is a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to leap over a bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Cretans and Celts... |
Fabiana Murer Fabiana Murer Fabiana de Almeida Murer is a Brazilian pole vaulter. She holds the South American record in the event with an indoor best of 4.82 m and an outdoor best of 4.85 m, making her the fourth highest vaulter ever... |
4.70 m | CR | |
| Javelin throw Javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field athletics throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear approximately 2.5 metres in length. Javelin is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon... |
Leryn Franco Leryn Franco Leryn Dahiana Franco Steneri is a Paraguayan model and athlete. She specializes in the javelin throw and became an internet sensation during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Her personal best throw is 55.66 metres, achieved in June,2011 in Buenos Aires... |
55.66 m | NR | |
| Hammer throw Hammer throw The modern or Olympic hammer throw is an athletic throwing event where the object is to throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The name "hammer throw" is derived from older competitions where an actual sledge hammer was thrown... |
Jennifer Dahlgren Jennifer Dahlgren Jennifer Dahlgren Fitzner is an Argentine hammer thrower. Having spent much of her life in the United States, she competed as an amateur for the University of Georgia. She set the US collegiate hammer record and was the NCAA Outdoor champion in both 2006 and 2007... |
72.70 m | CR | |
| Key:WR — World record AR — Area record CR — Championship record NR — National record | ||||
Track
| 100 metres | Nilson André Nilson André Nilson de Oliveira André is a Brazilian track and field athlete who competes in the 100 metres and 200 metres events. He is the reigning South American champion in the 100 m and the 4×100 metres relay. He also won medals at the Military World Games in 2011.Born in Duque de Caxias, Rio de...  Brazil |
10.35 | Kael Becerra  Chile |
10.41 | Sandro Viana Sandro Viana Sandro Rodrigues Viana is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Brazil.Viana represented Brazil at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 100 metres sprint and placed 6th in his heat without advancing to the second round. He ran the distance in a time... Brazil |
10.44 |
| 200 metres | Daniel Grueso Daniel Grueso Daniel Alfonso Grueso Barco is a Colombian sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 metres. His personal best time is 10.17 seconds in the 100 metres, achieved in November 2008 in Cali, and 20.49 seconds in the 200 metres, achieved in April 2010 in Mayagüez.He finished eighth in 200 m at the...  Colombia |
20.90 | Mariano Jiménez  Argentina |
21.06 | Cristián Reyes Cristián Reyes Cristián Reyes is a Chilean sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.He competed in the 200 metres event at the 2008 Olympic Games, but without reaching the final round.... Chile |
21.09 |
| 400 metres | Kléberson Davide Kléberson Davide Kléberson Davide is a Brazilian track and field athlete who specialises in the 800 metres.Born in Conchal, São Paulo, Davide won his first major youth title in the 800 m at the 2002 South American Youth Championships. He reached the semi-finals of the 2004 World Junior Championships in... Brazil |
46.74 | Geiner Mosquera Colombia |
47.19 | Luis Eduardo Ambrósio Brazil |
47.57 |
| 800 metres | Rafith Rodríguez Rafith Rodríguez Rafith Rodríguez Lleneres is a Colombian athlete competing predominantly in the 800 meters. His personal best in the event is 1:44.31 achieved in 2011 in Belém.-Achievements:-External links:... Colombia |
1:51.38 | Kléberson Davide Kléberson Davide Kléberson Davide is a Brazilian track and field athlete who specialises in the 800 metres.Born in Conchal, São Paulo, Davide won his first major youth title in the 800 m at the 2002 South American Youth Championships. He reached the semi-finals of the 2004 World Junior Championships in... Brazil |
1:52.42 | Sebastián Vega Argentina |
1:52.43 |
| 1500 metres | Leandro de Oliveira Leandro de Oliveira Leandro Prates de Oliveira is a Brazilian track and field athlete who specialises in the 1500 metres... Brazil |
3:45.55 | Hudson de Souza Hudson de Souza Hudson Santos de Souza is a Brazilian middle distance runner who competes mostly over 1500 metres. He has broken a number of South American records in middle-distance events.... Brazil |
3:46.35 | Federico Bruno Argentina |
3:47.81 |
| 5000 metres | Javier Carriqueo Argentina |
13:58.27 | Víctor Aravena Chile |
13.59.81 | Javier Guarín Colombia |
14.00.64 |
| 10,000 metres | Giovani dos Santos Brazil |
28:41.02 | Damião de Souza Brazil |
28.53.94 | Jhon Tello Colombia |
28.56.46 |
| 110 metres hurdles | Matheus Inocêncio Brazil |
13.70 | Jorge McFarlane Jorge McFarlane Jorge Armando McFarlane Olazábal is a Peruvian athlete competing in the 110 metres hurdles and long jump events...  Peru |
13.77 | Paulo Villar Paulo Villar Paulo César Villar Nieto is a Colombian hurdling athlete.At the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games he finished second in 13.29 seconds, equalling the South American record of Brazilian Redelén dos Santos as well as establishing a new national record.-Achievements:-References:*... Colombia |
13.85 |
| 400 metres hurdles | Andrés Silva Andrés Silva Andrés Byron Silva Lemos is an Uruguayan track athlete. He competed in the combined events on the youth and junior levels, but has since specialized in the 400 metres and 400 metres hurdles....  Uruguay |
49.94 | Mahau Suguimati Brazil |
51.11 | Víctor Solarte  Venezuela |
51.13 |
| 3000 metres steeplechase | Hudson de Souza Hudson de Souza Hudson Santos de Souza is a Brazilian middle distance runner who competes mostly over 1500 metres. He has broken a number of South American records in middle-distance events.... Brazil |
8:36.53 | Marvin Blanco Venezuela |
8:37.02 | Mariano Mastromarino Argentina |
8:38.91 |
| 20,000 metres track walk | Andrés Chocho  Ecuador |
1:20:23.8 AR | Gustavo Restrepo Gustavo Restrepo Gustavo Adolfo Restrepo Baena is a Colombian race walker.-Achievements:-References:... Colombia |
1:20:36.6 NR Colombian records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in Colombia maintained by its national athletics federation: Federación Colombiana de Atletismo .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:A = affected by altitude# = not officially ratified by IAAF... |
Yerko Araya Chile |
1:20:47.2 NR Chilean records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in Chile maintained by its national athletics federation: Federación Atlética de Chile .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:A = affected by altitude# = not officially ratified by federation... |
| 4×100 metres relay | Brazil Carlos Roberto de Moraes, Jr. Sandro Viana Sandro Viana Sandro Rodrigues Viana is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Brazil.Viana represented Brazil at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 100 metres sprint and placed 6th in his heat without advancing to the second round. He ran the distance in a time... Nilson André Nilson André Nilson de Oliveira André is a Brazilian track and field athlete who competes in the 100 metres and 200 metres events. He is the reigning South American champion in the 100 m and the 4×100 metres relay. He also won medals at the Military World Games in 2011.Born in Duque de Caxias, Rio de... Ailson Feitosa Ailson Feitosa Ailson da Silva Feitosa is a Brazilian track and field athlete who competes in the sprints, specialising in the 200 metres... |
39.87 | Colombia Isidro Montoya Geiner Mosquera Luis Carlos Nuñez Daniel Grueso Daniel Grueso Daniel Alfonso Grueso Barco is a Colombian sprinter who specializes in the 100 and 200 metres. His personal best time is 10.17 seconds in the 100 metres, achieved in November 2008 in Cali, and 20.49 seconds in the 200 metres, achieved in April 2010 in Mayagüez.He finished eighth in 200 m at the... |
39.88 | Chile Ignacio Rojas Cristián Reyes Cristián Reyes Cristián Reyes is a Chilean sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.He competed in the 200 metres event at the 2008 Olympic Games, but without reaching the final round.... Kael Becerra Jorge Rojas |
40.83 |
| 4×400 metres relay | Brazil Luís Ambrosio Kléberson Davide Kléberson Davide Kléberson Davide is a Brazilian track and field athlete who specialises in the 800 metres.Born in Conchal, São Paulo, Davide won his first major youth title in the 800 m at the 2002 South American Youth Championships. He reached the semi-finals of the 2004 World Junior Championships in... Wagner Cardoso Hederson Stefani |
3:08.95 | Colombia Yeison Rivas Geiner Mosquera Diego Palomeque Rafith Rodríguez Rafith Rodríguez Rafith Rodríguez Lleneres is a Colombian athlete competing predominantly in the 800 meters. His personal best in the event is 1:44.31 achieved in 2011 in Belém.-Achievements:-External links:... |
3:09.67 | Argentina Josué Iarritú Fabio Martínez Miguel Wilken Mariano Jiménez |
3:13.30 |
Field
| High jump | Diego Ferrín Ecuador |
2.23 | Guilherme Cobbo Brazil |
2.20 | Carlos Layoy Argentina |
2.20 |
| Pole vault | Fábio Gomes da Silva Fábio Gomes da Silva Fábio Gomes da Silva is a Brazilian pole vaulter.His personal best jump is 5.80 metres , achieved in February 2011 in São Caetano, Brazil and 5.65 metres , achieved in February 2011 in Linz, Austria. These are the current Brazilian records.-Achievements:- References :... Brazil |
5.35 | Germán Chiaraviglio Germán Chiaraviglio Germán Chiaraviglio is an Argentine pole vaulter.His personal best of 5.71 metres was achieved at the World Championships in Beijing on August 19, 2006, when he beat the old championship record of István Bagyula from 1988, and the Argentine senior record... Argentina |
5.30 | Rubén Benítez Argentina |
4.90 |
| Long jump | Jorge McFarlane Jorge McFarlane Jorge Armando McFarlane Olazábal is a Peruvian athlete competing in the 110 metres hurdles and long jump events... Peru |
7.95 | Rafael Mello Brazil |
7.85 | Daniel Pineda Daniel Pineda Daniel Pineda is a Chilean track and field athelte who competes in the long jump. He holds the Chilean national record in the event with his personal best jump of eight metres... Chile |
7.82 |
| Triple jump | Maximiliano Díaz Argentina |
16.51 NR Argentine records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in Argentina maintained by its national athletics federation: Confederación Argentina de Atletismo .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:ht = hand timing+ = en route to a longer distance... |
Jonathan Silva Brazil |
16.45 | Jefferson Sabino Jefferson Sabino Jefferson Sabino is a Brazilian triple jumper.He finished sixth at the 2005 Summer Universiade and fourth at the 2007 Pan American Games. He also competed at the 2006 World Indoor Championships and the 2007 World Championships without reaching the final.His personal best jump is 17.22 metres,... Brazil |
16.45 |
| Shot put | Germán Lauro Germán Lauro Germán Luján Lauro is an Argentine shot putter.He finished eleventh at the 2001 World Youth Championships and became South American champion in 2006... Argentina |
19.61 | Edder Moreno Colombia |
18.93 | Maximiliano Alonso Chile |
17.95 |
| Discus throw | Ronald Julião Brazil |
62.72 CR | Germán Lauro Germán Lauro Germán Luján Lauro is an Argentine shot putter.He finished eleventh at the 2001 World Youth Championships and became South American champion in 2006... Argentina |
59.98 | Jesús Parejo Venezuela |
57.42 |
| Javelin throw | Arley Ibargüen Colombia |
73.61 | Dairon Márquez Colombia |
73.15 | Víctor Fatecha Paraguay |
72.51 |
| Hammer throw | Juan Ignacio Cerra Juan Ignacio Cerra Juan Ignacio Cerra is a male hammer thrower from Argentina. His personal best throw is 76.42 metres, achieved in July 2001 in Trieste. This is also the South American record.... Argentina |
72.12 | Wagner Domingos Brazil |
70.65 | Allan Wolski Brazil |
66.85 |
| Decathlon | Luiz Alberto de Araújo Brazil |
7944 CR | Román Gastaldi Argentina |
7545 | Georni Jaramillo Venezuela |
7051 |
Track
| 100 metres | Ana Cláudia Lemos Ana Cláudia Lemos Ana Cláudia Lemos Silva is a Brazilian track and field athlete who competes in sprinting events. She is the South American record holder in the 100 metres and 200 metres .... Brazil |
11.46 | Yomara Hinestroza Yomara Hinestroza Yomara Hinestroza Murillo is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Colombia.... Colombia |
11.63 | Rosemar Coelho Neto Rosemar Coelho Neto Rosemar Maria Coelho Neto is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Brazil.Coelho Neto represented Brazil at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She competed at the 4x100 metres relay together with Lucimar de Moura, Thaissa Presti and Rosangela Santos... Brazil |
11.80 |
| 200 metres | Ana Cláudia Lemos Ana Cláudia Lemos Ana Cláudia Lemos Silva is a Brazilian track and field athlete who competes in sprinting events. She is the South American record holder in the 100 metres and 200 metres .... Brazil |
23.18 | Norma González Colombia |
23.22 | Jailma de Lima Brazil |
23.54 |
| 400 metres | Norma González Colombia |
52.14 | Yenifer Padilla Colombia |
52.55 | Geisa Coutinho Geisa Coutinho Geisa Aparecida Muniz Coutinho is a Brazilian track and field athlete who competes in the 400 metres sprint. She represented Brazil at the 2004 Summer Olympics and is a three-time participant of the World Championships in Athletics... Brazil |
52.84 |
| 800 metres | Rosibel García Rosibel García Rosibel García Mena is a Colombian track and field athlete who specialises in middle-distance track events. She has represented her country at the Summer Olympics and has also competed at the World Championships in Athletics.She is the Colombian record holder for the 800 metres and 1500 metres... Colombia |
2:04.76 | Andrea Ferris  Panama |
2:05.13 | Muriel Coneo Colombia |
2:05.25 |
| 1500 metres | Rosibel García Rosibel García Rosibel García Mena is a Colombian track and field athlete who specialises in middle-distance track events. She has represented her country at the Summer Olympics and has also competed at the World Championships in Athletics.She is the Colombian record holder for the 800 metres and 1500 metres... Colombia |
4:22.18 | Tatiele de Carvalho Brazil |
4:22.94 | Sandra Amarillo Argentina |
4:23.94 |
| 5000 metres | Fabiana Cristine da Silva Brazil |
15:39.67 CR | Rosa Godoy Argentina |
15:43.36 NR Argentine records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in Argentina maintained by its national athletics federation: Confederación Argentina de Atletismo .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:ht = hand timing+ = en route to a longer distance... |
Cruz Nonata da Silva Brazil |
15:43.91 |
| 10,000 metres | Simone da Silva Brazil |
31:59.11 CR | Rosa Godoy Argentina |
32:51.10 NR Argentine records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in Argentina maintained by its national athletics federation: Confederación Argentina de Atletismo .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:ht = hand timing+ = en route to a longer distance... |
Cruz Nonata da Silva Brazil |
32:53.72 |
| 100 metres hurdles | Briggite Merlano Colombia |
13.07 | Maíla Paula Machado Brazil |
13.22 | Marcela Flórez Colombia |
13.23 |
| 400 metres hurdles | Jailma de Lima Brazil |
57.13 | Princesa Oliveros Princesa Oliveros María Princesa Oliveros Bohórquez is a Colombian track and field athlete who competes in the 100 metres hurdles and 400 metres hurdles events. Her personal bests are 13.41 seconds and 56.26 seconds, respectively... Colombia |
58.07 | Deborah Rodríguez Uruguay |
58.63 |
| 3000 metres steeplechase | Ángela Figueroa Colombia |
9:58.00 | Eliane Luanda da Silva Brazil |
10:22.96 | Jovana de la Cruz Peru |
10:24.67 |
| 20,000 metres track walk | Ingrid Hernández Colombia |
1:32:09.4 AR, CR | Milángela Rosales Venezuela |
1:32:17.6 NR Venezuelan records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in Venezuela maintained by its national athletics federation: Federación Venezolana de Atletismo .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:A = affected by altitude# = not officially ratified by Federation... |
Arabelly Orjuela Colombia |
1:32:48.7 |
| 4×100 metres relay | Colombia Eliecith Palacios Alejandra Idrobo Yomara Hinestroza Yomara Hinestroza Yomara Hinestroza Murillo is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Colombia.... Norma González |
44.11 | Brazil Rosemar Coelho Neto Rosemar Coelho Neto Rosemar Maria Coelho Neto is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Brazil.Coelho Neto represented Brazil at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She competed at the 4x100 metres relay together with Lucimar de Moura, Thaissa Presti and Rosangela Santos... Vanda Gomes Ana Cláudia Lemos Ana Cláudia Lemos Ana Cláudia Lemos Silva is a Brazilian track and field athlete who competes in sprinting events. She is the South American record holder in the 100 metres and 200 metres .... Franciela Krasucki |
44.56 | Chile María Carolina Díaz María Fernanda Mackenna Isidora Jiménez Daniela Pavez |
46.42 |
| 4x400 metres relay | Brazil Geisa Coutinho Geisa Coutinho Geisa Aparecida Muniz Coutinho is a Brazilian track and field athlete who competes in the 400 metres sprint. She represented Brazil at the 2004 Summer Olympics and is a three-time participant of the World Championships in Athletics... Aline dos Santos Joelma Sousa Jailma de Lima |
3:31.66 | Colombia Alejandra Idrobo Evelys Aguilar Princesa Oliveros Princesa Oliveros María Princesa Oliveros Bohórquez is a Colombian track and field athlete who competes in the 100 metres hurdles and 400 metres hurdles events. Her personal bests are 13.41 seconds and 56.26 seconds, respectively... Yenifer Padilla |
3:37.66 | Chile Javiera Errazuriz Isidora Jiménez Paula Goni María Fernanda Mackenna |
3:49.51 |
Field
| High jump | Marielys Rojas Venezuela |
1.80 | Betsabé Páez Argentina |
1.77 | Aline Fernanda Santos Brazil |
1.77 |
| Pole vault | Fabiana Murer Fabiana Murer Fabiana de Almeida Murer is a Brazilian pole vaulter. She holds the South American record in the event with an indoor best of 4.82 m and an outdoor best of 4.85 m, making her the fourth highest vaulter ever... Brazil |
4.70 CR, WL | Karla Rosa da Silva Brazil |
4.00 | Milena Agudelo Colombia |
3.90 |
| Long jump | Maurren Maggi Maurren Maggi Maurren Higa Maggi is a Brazilian athlete and Olympic gold medallist. She is the South American record holder at 100 metres hurdles and at long jump, with 12.71 seconds and 7.26 metres respectively. She also has 14.53 metres in the triple jump... Brazil |
6.52 | Keila Costa Keila Costa Keila da Silva Costa is a Brazilian long jumper and triple jumper. She has competed in two Olympic Games, 2004 and 2008, and has reached the final round both there and in World Championships and World Indoor Championships. She is the South American record holder in triple jump with 14.57 metres,... Brazil |
6.45 | Caterine Ibargüen Caterine Ibargüen Caterine Ibargüen Mena is a Colombian athlete competing in high jump, long jump and triple jump.... Colombia |
6.45 |
| Triple jump | Caterine Ibargüen Caterine Ibargüen Caterine Ibargüen Mena is a Colombian athlete competing in high jump, long jump and triple jump.... Colombia |
14.59 | Keila Costa Keila Costa Keila da Silva Costa is a Brazilian long jumper and triple jumper. She has competed in two Olympic Games, 2004 and 2008, and has reached the final round both there and in World Championships and World Indoor Championships. She is the South American record holder in triple jump with 14.57 metres,... Brazil |
13.96 | Gisele de Oliveira Gisele de Oliveira Gisele Lima de Oliveira is a Brazilian triple jumper.She finished eighth in the 2008 World Athletics Final, and also competed at the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final.... Brazil |
13.43 |
| Shot put | Natalia Ducó Natalia Duco Natalia Ducó Soler is a Chilean shot putter.Ducó finished fourth at the 2005 World Youth Championships, twelfth at the 2006 World Junior Championships and won the gold medal at the 2008 World Junior Championships... Chile |
17.15 | Elisângela Adriano Elisângela Adriano Elisângela Maria Adriano is a Brazilian shot putter and discus thrower, whose personal best put is 19.30 metres, achieved in July 2001 in Tunja. Her personal best discus throw is 61.96 metres, achieved in May 1998 in São Leopoldo. In 1999 she was suspended by the IAAF for a two-year period, but... Brazil |
16.55 | Anyela Rivas Colombia |
16.15 |
| Discus throw | Andressa de Morais Brazil |
57.54 | Karen Gallardo Chile |
54.91 | Fernanda Borges Brazil |
54.18 |
| Javelin throw | María Murillo Colombia |
55.85 | Leryn Franco Leryn Franco Leryn Dahiana Franco Steneri is a Paraguayan model and athlete. She specializes in the javelin throw and became an internet sensation during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Her personal best throw is 55.66 metres, achieved in June,2011 in Buenos Aires... Paraguay |
55.66 NR Paraguayan records in athletics The following are the national records in athletics in Paraguay maintained by its national athletics federation: Federación Paraguaya de Atletismo .-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:A = affected by altitudex = mark was made in a mixed race-External links:... |
Alessandra Resende Brazil |
54.61 |
| Hammer throw | Jennifer Dahlgren Jennifer Dahlgren Jennifer Dahlgren Fitzner is an Argentine hammer thrower. Having spent much of her life in the United States, she competed as an amateur for the University of Georgia. She set the US collegiate hammer record and was the NCAA Outdoor champion in both 2006 and 2007... Argentina |
72.70 CR | Johana Moreno Johana Moreno Eli Johana Moreno Valencia is a Colombian track and field athlete who specialises in the hammer throw... Colombia |
68.53 | Andreína Rodríguez Venezuela |
67.28 |
| Heptathlon | Vanessa Spínola Brazil |
5428 | Agustina Zerboni Argentina |
5226 | Melry Caldeira Brazil |
5208 |
Medal table
| 1 | Brazil |
21 | 16 | 14 | 51 |
| 2 | Colombia |
12 | 12 | 9 | 33 |
| 3 | Argentina |
5 | 8 | 7 | 20 |
| 4 | Ecuador |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Chile |
1 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 6 | Venezuela |
1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | Peru |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Uruguay |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Paraguay |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 10 | Panama |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 44 | 44 | 44 | 132 |
Points table
| Rank | Nation | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil |
488 | 250 | 238 |
| 2 | Colombia |
292 | 189 | 103 |
| 3 | Argentina |
214.5 | 138 | 76.5 |
| 4 | Chile |
100.5 | 54 | 46.5 |
| 5 | Venezuela |
54 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | Peru |
39 | 24 | 15 |
| 7 | Ecuador |
37 | 26 | 11 |
| 8 | Paraguay |
24 | 9 | 15 |
| 9 | Uruguay |
20 | 16 | 4 |
| 10 | Panama |
6 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 |  Bolivia |
3 | 3 | 0 |
| 12= |  Aruba |
0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12= | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Note: Points are scored by athlete's finishing positions in event finals. All data from official website.