1979 Pan American Games
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The 1979 Pan American Games, officially the VIII Pan American Games (Template:Langx) and commonly known as San Juan 1979, 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.
Bidding process
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The Games
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Medal count
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Mascot
The 1979 Games were the first one to feature a mascot, which was a running frog holding a torch named Coqui.[6]
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External links
- San Juan 1979 - VIII Pan American Games - Official Report (Part 1) at PanamSports.org
- San Juan 1979 - VIII Pan American Games - Official Report (Part 2) at PanamSports.org
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