The fourth South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in Lima, Peru from September 21–24, 1962.

Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

[1] An unofficial count yields the number of about 91 athletes from about 5 countries: Argentina (19), Brazil (24), Chile (18), Ecuador (9), Peru (21).

[2] Complete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

[1] *   Host nation (Peru)