3,000 m, Men
| Competition | 1978 South American Athletics Youth Championships |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Montevideo
 URU
|
| Held | — |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 3 |
| Countries | 3 |
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Marcelo Varela |  CHI |
8:53.6 | ||
| 🥈 | Ángel Román |  VEN |
8:55.3 | ||
| 🥉 | José Dos Santos |  BRA |
8:56.3 |