1983 Pan American Games
Encyclopedia
The ninth Pan American Games
were held in Caracas
, Venezuela
from August 14 to August 29, 1983. The games were the first major international competition to include relatively accurate steroid testing. After 15 athletes, mostly weightlifters, tested positive, many others -- including 12 American track and field athletes -- came down with injuries, got sick, or found other reasons to withdraw from competition and avoid the test.
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
, Canada
and Venezuela
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 Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
from August 14 to August 29, 1983. The games were the first major international competition to include relatively accurate steroid testing. After 15 athletes, mostly weightlifters, tested positive, many others -- including 12 American track and field athletes -- came down with injuries, got sick, or found other reasons to withdraw from competition and avoid the test.
Medal count
| 1 | Host nation |
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| 1 | 137/148 | 92/101 | 56/53 | 285/302 | |
| 2 | 79/78/80 | 53/51/49 | 43/45 | 175/174 | |
| 3 | 18/22 | 44/42 | 47/55 | 109/119 | |
| 4 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 57 | |
| 5 | 1 | 12/14 | 26/25 | 35/37 | 73/76 |
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...
, 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...
and Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
are disputed.
Sports
AthleticsAthletics at the 1983 Pan American GamesThe Athletics Competition at the 1983 Pan American Games was held in Caracas, Venezuela.-Men's Events:-Women's Events:-Medal table:-References:*...
BasketballBasketball at the 1983 Pan American GamesThe Men's Basketball Tournament at the 1983 Pan American Games was held from August 15 to August 27, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela.-Participating nations:-Final ranking:-References:**...
BoxingBoxing at the 1983 Pan American GamesThe Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1983 Pan American Games was held in Caracas, Venezuela, from August 14 to August 29. The super heavyweight division was included for the first time.- Medal winners :-Medal table:-External links:*..._pictogram.svg.png)
CyclingCycling at the 1983 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Cycling Competition at the 1983 Pan American Games, held from August 14 to August 29, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela. There were a total number of seven events, with only men competing...
DivingDiving at the 1983 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Diving Competition for men and women at the 1983 Pan American Games, held from August 14 to August 29, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela. There were two events, for both men and women.-3m Springboard:-10m Platform:...
Football (soccer)Football at the 1983 Pan American GamesThe ninth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Caracas, Venezuela, from August 15 to August 27, 1983. Ten teams competed in a first round-robin competition, with Brazil defending the title. After the preliminary round there was a final round.-Group A:-Group...
JudoJudo at the 1983 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Judo Competition for men and women at the 1983 Pan American Games, held from August 14 to August 29, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela. There were eight weight divisions, for both men and women...
Sailing
SwimmingSwimming at the 1983 Pan American GamesThe Swimming Tournament at the 1983 Pan American Games took place in Caracas, Venezuela from August 17 to August 22, 1983.-Men’s events:- Women’s events :-References:* ***...
Synchronized swimmingSynchronized swimming at the 1983 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Synchronized Swimming Competition at the 1983 Pan American Games, held from August 14 to August 29, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela. There were three medal events. After five Pan Am wins in a row the United States was upset in the Women's Team event by..._pictogram.svg.png)
VolleyballVolleyball at the 1983 Pan American GamesThis page presents the results of the Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament during the 1983 Pan American Games, which was held from August 17 to August 27, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela.-Final Round:-Final Ranking:-Final Round:-Final Ranking:...
WrestlingWrestling at the 1983 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Men's Wrestling Competition at the 1983 Pan American Games, held from August 14 to August 29, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela.-Freestyle :-Freestyle :-Freestyle :...