The 2006 South American Race Walking Championships were held in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on April 8–9, 2006. The track of the championship runs in the Paseo El Prado (Avenida Ballivián). A detailed report on the event and an appraisal of the results was given by Eduardo Biscayart for the World Athletics.

Complete results were published. The junior events are documented on the World Junior Athletics History webpages.

Medallists

Results

Men's 20km

Team 20km Men

Men's 50km

Team 50km Men

Men's 10km Junior (U20)

Team 10km Men Junior (U20)

Men's 10km Youth (U18)

Women's 20km

Team 20km Women

Women's 10km Junior (U20)

Team 10km Women Junior (U20)

Women's 5km Youth (U18)

Team 5km Women Youth (U18)

Participation

The participation of 89 athletes from 9 countries was announced. Another source reports 93 athletes. An unofficial count yields 107 athletes.

See also

  • 2006 Race Walking Year Ranking

References


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