| Unofficial South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19-21 April, 1957 |
| Host city | Santiago, Chile |
| Venue | Estadio Nacional |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 22 |
| Participation | 3 nations |
Unofficial South American Championships in Athletics (I Torneo de Campeones Sudamericanos) were held in Santiago, Chile in 1957. The athletics meeting was for men only with the participation from three countries Argentina, Brazil and Chile, each represented by two athletes in an event. [1] [2] Full results were published. [3]
* Host nation (Chile)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 19 | |
| 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 16 | |
| Totals (3 entries) | 22 | 16 | 16 | 54 | |
| Rank | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 223 pts [5] | |
| 3 | 217 pts [5] | |
| 2 | 186 pts [5] |