| Athletics at the VII South American Games | |
|---|---|
 Estádio Olímpico do Pará | |
| Dates | August 1–3 |
| Host city | Belém, Brazil  |
| Venue | Estádio Olímpico do Pará |
| Level | Junior |
| Events | 44 (22 men, 22 women) |
Athletics events at the 2002 South American Games were held at the Estádio Olímpico do Pará in Belém, Brazil, between August 1–3, 2002.[1] For the first time, the tournament was restricted to junior athletes (U-20). The results were used to determine the medals awarded for this year's South American Junior Championships.
A total of 44 events were contested, 22 by men and 22 by women.
- ^ BRASIL 2002, BRASIL, VII JUEGOS SURAMERICANOS, Fecha de apertura: 1 de agosto de 2002, Fecha de clausura: 11 de agosto de 2002 (in Spanish), ODESUR, archived from the original on March 14, 2014, retrieved June 19, 2012