1979 Pan American Games
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| VIII Pan American Games | |
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 Official logo of the San Juan 1979 Pan American Games. |
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| Host city | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Nations participating | 34 |
| Athletes participating | 3,700 |
| Events | 250 in 24 sports |
| Opening ceremony | July 1 |
| Closing ceremony | July 15 |
| Stadium | Hiram Bithorn Stadium |
The 8th Pan American Games were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 1 to July 15, 1979. The capital of Puerto Rico played host to 3,700 athletes from 34 countries competing in 22 sports, making the VIII Pan American Games the largest to date. Security was a concern due to turmoil over the issue of Puerto Rico's political status. The CBS television network broadcast twelve hours of coverage in the United States. The 1980 documentary film A Step Away showcased a number of athletes competing in the Games.
[edit] Medal count
For a more comprehensive list, see 1979 Pan American Games medal table.
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| 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.
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