1979 Pan American Games
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Host city | San Juan | ||
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Country | Puerto Rico | ||
Nations participating | 34 | ||
Athletes participating | 3,700 | ||
Events | 250 in 24 sports | ||
Opening ceremony | July 1 | ||
Closing ceremony | July 15 | ||
Officially opened by | Governor Carlos Romero Barceló | ||
Main venue | Hiram Bithorn Stadium | ||
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The 8th Pan American Games were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 1 to July 15, 1979. The 1980 documentary film A Step Away showcased a number of athletes competing in the Games.
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Medal count[edit]
For a more comprehensive list, see 1979 Pan American Games medal table.
To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the icon next to the column title.
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | United States (USA) | 126 | 95 | 45 | 266 |
2 | Cuba (CUB) | 64 | 47 | 34 | 145 |
3 | Canada (CAN) a | 24 | 43 | 71/ 70 | 138/ 137 |
4 | Argentina (ARG) | 12 | 7 | 17 | 36 |
5 | Brazil (BRA) | 9 | 13 | 17 | 39 |
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^ The medal count for Canada is disputed.
Sports[edit]
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Mascot[edit]
The 1979 Games were the first one to feature a mascot, which was a running frog holding a torch named Coqui.[1]
References[edit]
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