5,000 m, Men
| Competition | 1978 South American Athletics U20 Championships |
|---|---|
| Venue |
Sao Paulo
 BRA
|
| Held | — |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 3 |
| Countries | 2 |
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Cláudio Ribeiro | BRA |
14:53.0 | ||
| 🥈 | Cristian Castillo |  CHI |
14:57.2 | ||
| 🥉 | Jorge Santos | BRA |
15:16.5 |