Athletics at the 1999 Pan American Games

The athletics competition at the 1999 Pan American Games was held at University Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Two new events were introduced for women: pole vault and hammer throw.

In addition the 20 km road walk replaced the 10,000 m track walk.

*   Host nation (Canada)

Bernard Williams won the men's 100 m gold for the United States.
In 1999, Ana Guevara of Mexico won the first of her three 400 m titles.
Brazil's Maurren Maggi took long jump gold and 100 m hurdles silver.