Athletics at the 1961 Bolivarian Games
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| Athletics at the IV Bolivarian Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | December |
| Host city | Barranquilla, Colombia  |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 30 (21 men, 9 women) |
Athletics competitions at the 1961 Bolivarian Games were held in Barranquilla, Colombia, in December, 1961.
A detailed history of the early editions of the Bolivarian Games between 1938 and 1989 was published in a book written (in Spanish) by José Gamarra Zorrilla, former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, and first president (1976-1982) of ODESUR.[1] Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.[2]
A total of 30 events were contested, 21 by men and 9 by women.
