1975 Pan American Games
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The 7th Pan American Games
were held in Mexico City
, Mexico
, from October 12 to October 26, 1975, exactly twenty years after the 2nd Pan American Games
were held there. It was the third major sporting event held in the Mexican capital in seven years, after the 1968 Summer Olympics
and the 1970 Football World Cup.
, Chile
, had originally been awarded the VIIth Pan American Games
. Financial difficulties and political turmoil forced the organizers to withdraw. The Brazil
ian city of São Paulo
was then awarded the games, but was force to withdraw on October 17, 1974 due to financial problems and a meningitis
outbreak. On October 19, 1974, Mexico City
was named host city. PASO members were impressed by the organization of the Games on such short notice. So much so, that they elected the President of the Mexican Olympic Committee, Mario Vázquez Raña
, as the next PASO President during their meeting in Mexico City
.
To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the icon next to the column title.
Note
The medal counts for the United States
, Cuba
and Canada
are disputed.
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
were held in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, from October 12 to October 26, 1975, exactly twenty years after the 2nd Pan American Games
1955 Pan American Games
The 2nd Pan American Games opened on March 12, 1955 in the University Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico, in front of a capacity crowd of 100,000 spectators....
were held there. It was the third major sporting event held in the Mexican capital in seven years, after the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
and the 1970 Football World Cup.
Host City Election
SantiagoSantiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, had originally been awarded the VIIth Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
. Financial difficulties and political turmoil forced the organizers to withdraw. The Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian city of São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
was then awarded the games, but was force to withdraw on October 17, 1974 due to financial problems and a meningitis
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs...
outbreak. On October 19, 1974, Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
was named host city. PASO members were impressed by the organization of the Games on such short notice. So much so, that they elected the President of the Mexican Olympic Committee, Mario Vázquez Raña
Mario Vazquez Raña
Mario Vázquez Raña is a Mexican businessman and sports administrator, who has served on both national and Olympic committees...
, as the next PASO President during their meeting in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
.
Medal count
| 1 | Host nation |
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| 1 | 117 | 82 | 48/47 | 247/246 | |
| 2 | 56/57 | 45 | 33/32 | 134 | |
| 3 | 19/18 | 35 | 40/38 | 94/91 | |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 38 | 60 |
| 5 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 44 | |
Note
The medal counts for the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
are disputed.
Sports
AthleticsAthletics at the 1975 Pan American GamesThe Athletics Competition at the 1975 Pan American Games was held in Mexico City, Mexico.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:*...
BasketballBasketball at the 1975 Pan American GamesThe Men's Basketball Tournament at the 1975 Pan American Games was held from October 13 to October 25, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico.-Participating nations:-Final ranking:-References:**...
BoxingBoxing at the 1975 Pan American GamesThe Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1975 Pan American Games was held in Mexico City, Mexico, from October 12 to October 26.- Medal winners :-Medal table:-External links:*..._pictogram.svg.png)
CyclingCycling at the 1975 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Cycling Competition at the 1975 Pan American Games, held from October 12 to October 26, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico...
DivingDiving at the 1975 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Diving Competition for men and women at the 1975 Pan American Games, held from October 12 to October 26, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico. There were two events, for both men and women.-3m Springboard:-10m Platform:...
Football (soccer)Football at the 1975 Pan American GamesThe seventh edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in four cities in Mexico: Mexico City , Guadalajara, Toluca, and Puebla, from October 13 to October 25, 1975. Thirteen teams competed in a round-robin competition, with Argentina defending the title...
JudoJudo at the 1975 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Men's Judo Competition at the 1975 Pan American Games, held from October 12 to October 26, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico. There were a total number of six weight divisions...
Rowing
Swimming
Synchronized swimmingSynchronized swimming at the 1975 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Synchronized Swimming Competition at the 1975 Pan American Games, held from October 12 to October 26, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico. There were three medal events.-Solo:-Duet:-Team:-Medal table:-References:*..._pictogram.svg.png)
VolleyballVolleyball at the 1975 Pan American GamesThis page presents the results of the Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament during the 1975 Pan American Games, which was held from October 13 to October 25, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico.-Final Ranking:-Final Ranking:-References:* *...
WrestlingWrestling at the 1975 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Men's Wrestling Competition at the 1975 Pan American Games, held from October 12 to October 26, 1971 in Mexico City, Mexico.-Freestyle :-Freestyle :-Freestyle :...