The 32nd South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in São Leopoldo, Brazil at the University of Unisinos Track club from October 7–8, 2000.

[1] Detailed result lists can be found on the CBAt,[2][3][4][5] on the IAAF[1] and on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

[6] An unofficial count (without the Portuguese guest athletes) yields the number of about 260 athletes from about 11 countries: Argentina (53), Bolivia (3), Brazil (66), Chile (46), Colombia (8), Ecuador (16), Panama (2), Paraguay (24), Peru (3), Uruguay (14), Venezuela (25).

Medal winners are published for men[7] and women[8] Complete results can be found on the CBAt,[2][3][4][5] on the IAAF[1] and on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

[6] *   Host nation (Brazil)Final scoring per countries were published.