5,000 m, Men
| Competition | 1979 South American Athletics Championships |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Bucaramanga
 COL
|
| Held | — |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 3 |
| Countries | 3 |
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Alejandro Silva |  CHI |
13:57.2 | ||
| 🥈 | Domingo Tibaduiza | COL |
14:03.4 | ||
| 🥉 | Johnny Pérez |  BOL |
14:16.1 |