Athletics at the 1959 Pan American Games – Women's 100 metres

The women's 100 metres event at the 1959 Pan American Games was held at the Soldier Field in Chicago on 29 and 30 August.

Heats
Held on 29 August

Wind: Heat 1: +1.6 m/s, Heat 2: +2.6 m/s, Heat 3: +2.5 m/s, Heat 4: +2.0 m/s

Semifinals
Held on 29 August

Wind: Heat 1: +0.9 m/s, Heat 2: +1.8 m/s

Final
Held on 30 August

Wind: -1.1 m/s