1979 South American Championships in Athletics
| 1979 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 31 October–4 November | 
| Host city | Bucaramanga, Colombia | 
| Venue | Estadio Alfonso López Pumarejo | 
| Events | 37 | 
| Participation | 240 athletes from  10 nations  | 
The 1979 South American Championships in Athletics were held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, between 31 October and 4 November.
It was the last edition to feature women's pentathlon before replacing it with the heptathlon.