2000 South American Junior Championships in Athletics

The 32nd South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in São Leopoldo, Brazil at the University of Unisinos Track club from October 7–8, 2000. Athletes from Portugal were invited to participate as guests.

Participation (unofficial)
Detailed result lists can be found on the CBAt,   on the IAAF and on the "World Junior Athletics History" website. An unofficial count (without the Portuguese guest athletes) yields the number of about 260 athletes from about 11 countries: Argentina (53), Bolivia (3), Brazil (66), Chile (46), Colombia (8), Ecuador (16), Panama (2), Paraguay (24), Peru (3), Uruguay (14), Venezuela (25).

Medal summary
Medal winners are published for men and women Complete results can be found on the CBAt,   on the IAAF and on the "World Junior Athletics History" website.

Final scoring per countries
Final scoring per countries were published.

Overall
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Men
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Women
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