| XII South American Junior Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | December 15–17 |
| Host city | São Paulo, Brazil  |
| Level | Under-19 |
| Events | 34 |
| Participation | about 178 athletes from 8 nations |
The 12th South American Junior Championships in Athletics were held in São Paulo, Brazil, between December 15–17, 1978.[1]
- ^ "Suramericano atlético – Colombia, en blanco", El Tiempo (in Spanish), p. 15 (original page no.: 1C), December 19, 1978, retrieved November 1, 2012