| Athletics at the VIII Central American Games | |
|---|---|
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| Dates | March 4-7 |
| Host city | Managua, Nicaragua  |
| Venue | Estadio Olímpico del Instituto Nicaragüense de Juventud y Deporte |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 36 (21 men, 15 women) |
| Participation | 4 nations |
| Records set | 5 games records |
Athletics competitions at the 2006 Central American Games were held at the Estadio Olímpico del Instituto Nicaragüense de Juventud y Deporte in Managua, Nicaragua, between March 4-7, 2006.
In total, 36 events were contested, 21 by men and 15 by women. A report on the results was given.[1]
- ^ Clavelo Robinson, Javier (14 March 2006), Nicaragua dominates 8th Central American Games, IAAF, retrieved August 2, 2012