The 13th South American Youth Championships in Athletics were held in Asunción, Paraguay from October 18–20, 1996.

Medal winners are published for boys[1] and girls.

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

[3] *   Host nation (Paraguay) Detailed result lists can be found on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

[3] An unofficial count yields the number of about 268 athletes from about 10 countries: