The seventh South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, at the Estádio Distrital de Vila Euclides between September 8–14, 1968.

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

[2] An unofficial count yields the number of about 176 athletes from about 8 countries: Argentina (39), Brazil (34), Chile (38), Colombia (5), Ecuador (5), Paraguay (17), Peru (23), Uruguay (15).

Medal winners are published for men[3] and women[4] Complete results can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

[2] * = another source[2] rather states: Hexathlon *   Host nation (Brazil)