Athletics at the 1951 Bolivarian Games
| Athletics at the III Bolivarian Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | December 5-21 |
| Host city | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Venue | Estadio Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 28 (21 men, 7 women) |
Athletics competitions at the 1951 Bolivarian Games were held at the Estadio Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela, between 5-21 December 1951.
A detailed history of the early editions of the Bolivarian Games between 1938 and 1989 was published in a book written (in Spanish) by José Gamarra Zorrilla, former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, and first president (1976-1982) of ODESUR. Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.
A total of 28 events were contested, 21 by men and 7 by women.