Athletics at the 1947–48 Bolivarian Games
Athletics competitions at the 1947–48 Bolivarian Games were held in Lima, Perú, in December 1947 and January 1948.
A detailed history of the early editions of the Bolivarian Games between 1938 and 1989 was published in a book written by José Gamarra Zorrilla, former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, and first president of ODESUR. Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.
A total of 33 events were contested, 23 by men and 10 by women. Unusually,
cross country events were part of the games.Medal summary
Medal winners were published.Men
Women
