Athletics at the 1981 Bolivarian Games


Athletics competitions at the 1981 Bolivarian Games were held in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, between December 4–14, 1996.
A detailed history of the early editions of the Bolivarian Games between 1938
and 1989 was published in a book written by José Gamarra
Zorrilla, former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, and first
president of ODESUR. Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.
A total of 38 events were contested, 23 by men and 15 by women.

Medal summary

Medal winners were published.

Men

Women

Medal table (unofficial)