| Athletics at the 1983 Pan American Games | |
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| Dates | 23–28 August |
| Host city | Caracas, Venezuela  |
| Venue | Estadio Olímpico |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 40 |
| Participation | 340 athletes from 27 nations |
The athletics competition at the 1983 Pan American Games was held at the Estadio Olímpico in Caracas, Venezuela, between 23 and 28 August.