1979 Pan American Games
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San Juan 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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^ The medal count for Canada is disputed.
The 1979 Games were the first one to feature a mascot, which was a running frog holding a torch named Coqui.
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