Global InformationAthletics at the 1971 Pan American Games information
| Athletics at the 1971 Pan American Games | |
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| Dates | 30 July – 5 August |
| Host city | Cali, Colombia  |
| Venue | Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 37 |
| Participation | 375 athletes from 28 nations |
| Records set | 1 WR, 19 GR |
← Winnipeg 1967 Mexico City 1975 → 1971 Pan American Games | |
The athletics competition at the 1971 Pan American Games was held in Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia. At almost exactly 1000 metres elevation, all the marks from this meet marginally qualify as "altitude assisted."