Athletics at the 2002 South American Games – Results

These are the full results of the athletics competition at the 2002 South American Games also serving as the 2002 South American Junior Championships in Athletics.

[1][2] In contrast to the South American Junior Championships, there is a quorum for the South American Games: participation of at least 5 athletes from at least 3 countries is required.

If the quorum requirement is not met for an event, only one medal per country is awarded.

[3] While the Olympic Committees of Aruba and the Netherlands Antilles (until dissolution) are affiöiated to ODESUR, their corresponding athletics federations (Arubaanse Atletiek Bond and Nederlands Antilliaanse Atletiek Unie) are affiliated to the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association rather than CONSUDATLE.

[4] Final – 1 August †: Eliane Pereira ranked initially 2nd (9:52.42), but was disqualified later for infringement of IAAF doping rules.