The 2017
Pan American U20 Athletics Championships
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was the nineteenth edition of the biennial
track and field
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competition for
under-20 athletes from
the Americas
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, organised by the
Association of Panamerican Athletics
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. It was held in
Trujillo, Peru
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, at the
Mansiche Sports Complex from 21 to 23 July. The
United States
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topped the medal table with 54 medals total including 22 gold.
Medal summary
Men
Women
Medal table
Medal table
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References
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Pan American U20 Athletics Championships
International athletics competitions hosted by Peru
Pan American
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Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
The Pan American U20 Athletics Championships are a biennial sports event for track and field organized by the Association of Panamerican Athletics (APA) open for junior (U20) athletes from member and associate member associations. They were first h ...
Pan American Junior Athletics Championships
The Pan American U20 Athletics Championships are a biennial sports event for track and field organized by the Association of Panamerican Athletics (APA) open for junior (U20) athletes from member and associate member associations. They were first h ...