1971 South American Championships in Athletics

1971 South American Championships in Athletics
Dates9–17 October
Host cityLima, Peru
VenueEstadio Nacional
Events34
Participation208 athletes from
8 nations

The 1971 South American Championships in Athletics were held at the Estadio Nacional in Lima, Peru, between 9 and 17 October.

It was the first edition to feature women's 100 metres hurdles which replaced 80 metres hurdles.