The 2015 South American Championships in Athletics was the 49th edition of the biennial athletics competition between South American nations. The event was held in the Peruvian capital of Lima from 12 to 14 June at the Videna Stadium. It was the eighth time Lima hosted the event, having last done so for the 2009 edition. A total of 44 events were held, evenly divided between the sexes, continuing with the event programme established in 2001.

Júlio César Miranda de Oliveira is a Brazilian athlete specialising in the javelin throw. He won the gold medal at the 2003 World Youth Championships. In addition, he has won multiple medals at the regional level.