Back دورة الألعاب الأمريكية 1979 Arabic Panamerikanische Spiele 1979 German Juegos Panamericanos de 1979 Spanish بازیهای پان امریکن ۱۹۷۹ Persian Jeux panaméricains de 1979 French VIII Giochi panamericani Italian 1979년 팬아메리칸 게임 Korean Pan-Amerikaanse Spelen 1979 Dutch Panamerikanske leker 1979 NB Igrzyska Panamerykańskie 1979 Polish
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| Host | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| Nations | 34 |
| Athletes | 3,700 |
| Events | 250 in 24 sports |
| Opening | July 1 |
| Closing | July 15 |
| Opened by | Governor Carlos Romero Barceló |
| Cauldron lighter | Cynthia Guadalupe |
| Main venue | Hiram Bithorn Stadium |
The 1979 Pan American Games (Spanish: Juegos Panamericanos de 1979), officially the VIII Pan American Games were a multi-sport event governed by the Panam Sports Organization (PASO), and were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 1 to July 15, 1979. Volleyball and some baseball matches were held in Caguas, Puerto Rico.[1][2] The 1980 documentary film A Step Away showcased a number of athletes competing in the Games.
- ^ Boswell, Thomas (July 11, 1979). "Cuba Nine In a Class By Itself". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ Krastev, Todor. "Men Volleyball Panamerican Games 1979 Caguas (PUR) - 02-13.07 Winner Cuba". Todor66.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.