5,000 m, Women
| Competition | 1997 South American Athletics Championships |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Mar del Plata
 ARG
|
| Held | — |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 3 |
| Countries | 3 |
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | María Castro |  COL |
15:48.82 | ||
| 🥈 | Érika Olivera |  CHI |
15:52.27 | ||
| 🥉 | Elisa Cobañea | ARG |
16:05.51 |