1979 Pan American Games

VIII Pan American Games
Official logo of the San Juan 1979 Pan American Games.
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
Officially opened by	Carlos Romero Barceló
Stadium	Hiram Bithorn Stadium

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.

Medal count

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
1	United States (USA)	7002126000000000000126	700195000000000000095	700145000000000000045	7002266000000000000266
2	Cuba (CUB)	700164000000000000064	700147000000000000047	700134000000000000034	7002145000000000000145
3	Canada (CAN)	700124000000000000024	700143000000000000043	700171000000000000071/700170000000000000070	7002138000000000000138/7002137000000000000137
4	Argentina (ARG)	700112000000000000012	70007000000000000007	700117000000000000017	700136000000000000036
5	Brazil (BRA)	70009000000000000009	700113000000000000013	700117000000000000017	700139000000000000039

Note

^ The medal count for Canada is disputed.

Sports

• Archery ()
• Athletics ()
• Baseball ()
• Basketball ()
• Boxing ()
• Cycling ()
• Diving ()
• Equestrian ()

• Fencing ()
• Field hockey ()
• Football ()
• Judo ()
• Roller skating ()
• Rowing ()
• Sailing ()
• Shooting ()

• Softball ()
• Swimming ()
• Synchronized swimming ()
• Table tennis ()
• Tennis ()
• Volleyball ()
• Weightlifting ()
• Wrestling ()