[1][2][3] It joined CONSUDATLE in 1925, and Peru's first international appearance was at the IV South American Championships in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Later that year, the Peruvian Olympic Committee (Comité Olímpico Peruano) installed a commission for the integration of the sport of athletics.

The process resulted in the foundation of the Federación Peruana de Atletismo on February 15, 1927, with president Pedro Villanueva.

[6][7] However, the result was not recognized, and a new election was scheduled,[8] where ex-sprinter Óscar Fernández was nominated and confirmed as new president.

[9][10][11] FDPA is the national member federation for Peru in the following international organisations: Moreover, it is part of the following national organisations: FDPA comprises the regional ligas and/or athletics clubs of Peru.