The Ibero-American Championships in Athletics (Spanish: Campeonato Iberoamericano de Atletismo) is a biennial athletics competition for athletes representing Ibero-American countries as well as a number of other Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa. The competition is organised by the Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo (Ibero-American Athletics Association). The idea of such a competition first came about in 1982 when the Asociación Iberoamericana de Atletismo (AIA) was officially formed in Madrid with 22 countries as signatories. Following official sanctioning by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the AIA established the Ibero-American Championships which first took place in Barcelona, Spain in 1983. Ibero-American Games The Ibero American Games (Spanish: Juegos Iberoamericanos) was a precursor to the regional championships and was held twice, first in 1960 and finally in 1962. Editions Medal table (1983–2014) Championship records Key: Men Women Ibero-American Marathon/Half Marathon Championships Sometimes, Ibero-American Marathon or Half Marathon Championships were held separately from the regular championships. See also Ibero-American Championships in Weightlifting Ibero-American Go Federation, for Ibero-America Central American and Caribbean Championships Athletics at the Lusophony Games South American Championships in Athletics Iberian 10,000 Metres Championships References Records El Atletismo Ibero-Americano – San Fernando 2010 (pgs. 219–220). RFEA. Retrieved on 2012-01-09. External links Championship records Enciclopedia cubana International athletics competitions Athletics competitions in South America Athletics competitions in Central America Athletics competitions in Europe Iberian Peninsula Recurring sporting events established in 1960 Biennial athletics competitions