| Athletics at the III South Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 14–20 |
| Host city | Port Moresby, Papua and New Guinea  |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 34 (22 men, 12 women) |
| Participation | 12 nations |
Athletics competitions at the 1969 South Pacific Games were held in Port Moresby, Papua and New Guinea, between August 14–20, 1969.[1] Following the event, a "Congress of the delegates of Member Countries of the Australasian Area" was held on August 21, 1969, resulting in the foundation of the Oceania Athletics Association.[2] A total of 34 events were contested, 22 by men and 12 by women.
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