1959 South American Athletics U20 Championships
| Host City | Buenos Aires |
|---|---|
| Country |  ARG |
| Held | 18 – 19 April 1959 |
| Competitors | 39 |
| Countries | 2 |
Events
| Event | Gender | Held | Status | Competitors | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 m | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 1 |
| 200 m | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 2 |
| 400 m | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 2 |
| 800 m | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 2 |
| 1,500 m | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 1 |
| 3,000 m | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 1 |
| 110 m Hurdles | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 1 |
| 4 x 100 m Relay | Men | — | Medal | 4 | 1 |
| Medley Relay | Men | — | Medal | 8 | 2 |
| High Jump | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 2 |
| Pole Vault | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 1 |
| Long Jump | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 2 |
| Shot Put | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 2 |
| Discus Throw | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 2 |
| Hammer Throw | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 1 |
| Javelin Throw | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 1 |
| Pentathlon | Men | — | Medal | 3 | 1 |
Medal table
| Pos | Country | 🥇 Gold | 🥈 Silver | 🥉 Bronze | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chile |  CHI |
14 | 9 | 9 | 32 |
| 2 | Argentina | ARG |
4 | 6 | 6 | 16 |