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| XII South American Junior Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | December 15–17 |
| Host city | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Level | Under-19 |
| Events | 34 |
| Participation | about 178 athletes from 8 nations |
The 12th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in São Paulo, Brazil, between December 15–17, 1978.[1]
Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.[2] An unofficial count yields the number of about 178 athletes from about 8 countries: Argentina (33), Bolivia (6), Brazil (53), Chile (42), Colombia (13), Paraguay (8), Peru (9), Uruguay (14).
Medal winners are published for men[3] and women[4] Complete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.[2]
* Host nation (Brazil)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 42 | |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 28 | |
| 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 16 | |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| Totals (6 entries) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 102 | |