Athletics at the 1973 Bolivarian Games
| Athletics at the VII Bolivarian Games | |
|---|---|
Estadio Rommel Fernández (formerly Estadio Revolución), Panama City (2010) | |
| Dates | February 17 - March 3 |
| Host city | Panama City, Panama |
| Venue | Estadio Revolución |
| Level | Senior |
| Events | 34 (22 men, 12 women) |
Athletics competitions at the 1973 Bolivarian Games were held at the Estadio Revolución in Panama City, Panama, between February 17 - March 3, 1973.
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. Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.
A total of 34 events were contested, 22 by men and 12 by women.