1995 Pan American Games
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The 12th Pan American Games
were held in Mar del Plata
, Argentina
, from March 12 to March 26, 1995. After 44 years, this was the Pan American Games first return to the country that hosted the first Games, in 1951
.
. Welcoming 5,144 athletes from 42 countries of PASO community, events were held in 34 different sports. The Games were held early by Northern Hemisphere standards, but in early autumn
in the Southern Hemisphere.
Organizers spread the 1995 games throughout Argentina, including Buenos Aires
, Parana
, and of course Mar del Plata.
, an animal commonly found in the waters of Mar de Plata. He stands for the host city and is displayed with welcoming open arms. The words in the poster are constructed to imply a launching point or podium.
Host country in bold.
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 count for the United States
is disputed.
The sports of karate
, racquetball
, squash
and triathlon
appeared on the schedule for the first time.
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 Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata is an Argentine city located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, south of Buenos Aires. Mar del Plata is the second largest city of Buenos Aires Province. The name "Mar del Plata" had apparently the sense of "sea of the Río de la Plata region" or "adjoining sea to the Río de la Plata"...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, from March 12 to March 26, 1995. After 44 years, this was the Pan American Games first return to the country that hosted the first Games, in 1951
1951 Pan American Games
The 1951 Pan American Games were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina between 25 February-9 March 1951. The Pan American Games' origins were at the Games of the X Olympiad in Los Angeles, United States, where officials representing the National Olympic Committees of the Americas discussed the staging...
.
Overview
The seaside resort city of Mar de Plata hosted the XII Pan American Games. The city of 600,000 is located 400 km south of Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
. Welcoming 5,144 athletes from 42 countries of PASO community, events were held in 34 different sports. The Games were held early by Northern Hemisphere standards, but in early autumn
Autumn
Autumn is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer into winter usually in September or March when the arrival of night becomes noticeably earlier....
in the Southern Hemisphere.
Organizers spread the 1995 games throughout Argentina, including Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Parana
Paraná, Entre Ríos
Paraná is the capital city of the Argentine province of Entre Ríos, located on the eastern shore of the Paraná River, opposite the city of Santa Fe, capital of the neighbouring Santa Fe Province...
, and of course Mar del Plata.
Mascot and logo
The mascot, Lobi, is a sea lionSea Lion
Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear-flaps, long fore-flippers, the ability to walk on all fours, and short thick hair. Together with the fur seal, they comprise the family Otariidae, or eared seals. There are six extant and one extinct species in five genera...
, an animal commonly found in the waters of Mar de Plata. He stands for the host city and is displayed with welcoming open arms. The words in the poster are constructed to imply a launching point or podium.
Host country in bold.
Medal count
| 1 | Host nation |
To sort this table by nation, total medal count, or any other column, click on the icon next to the column title.
| 1 | 170 | 145/144 | 110 | 425/424 | |
| 2 | 112 | 66 | 60 | 238 | |
| 3 | 47 | 61 | 69 | 177 | |
| 4 | 1 | 40 | 45 | 74 | 159 |
| 5 | 23 | 20 | 37 | 80 | |
Note
The medal count for the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
is disputed.
Sports
- Archery
Archery at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Archery Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-Recurve:-Recurve 30 m:-Recurve 50 m:-Recurve 70 m:-Recurve 90 m:-Recurve Teams:-Recurve:... - Artistic gymnastics
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Gymnastics at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe gymnastics competition at the 1995 Pan American Games was held from March 11 to March 26 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-All-Around:-Floor Exercise:-Parallel Bars:-Pommel Horse:-Rings:-Horizontal Bar:-Vault:-Team:-All-Around:... - Athletics
Athletics at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe Athletics Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:*... - Badminton
Badminton at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe Badminton Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games was held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. There were five medal events. Badminton made its debut at the Pan American Games at this edition.-Singles:-Doubles:... - Baseball
- Basketball
Basketball at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Basketball Tournament at the 1995 Pan American Games, held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 19 to March 25, 1995... - Beach volleyball
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- Bowling
Bowling at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Bowling Competition for men and women at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina... - Boxing
Boxing at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe Men's Boxing Tournament at the 1995 Pan American Games was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 11 to March 27. It served as a qualification tournament for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia... - Canoeing
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- Cycling
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Cycling at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the cycling competition at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina... - Diving
Diving at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Diving Competition for men and women at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina... - Equestrian
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football
Football at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe twelfth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina from March 10 to March 24, 1995. Twelve teams competed, with title defender USA being eliminated in the first round... - Handball
Handball at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe Men's Handball Tournament at the 1995 Pan American Games was held from March 16 to March 25, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The women competed from March 15 to March 24.-Final ranking:-Final ranking:-Medal table:-References:**... - Judo
Judo at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Judo Competition for men and women at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26 in Mar del Plata, Argentina... - Karate
Karate at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Karate Competition for men and women at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina... - Modern pentathlon
- Racquetball
Racquetball at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Racquetball Competition for men and women at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Racquetball made its debut at this edition of the Pan Am Games.-Singles:-Doubles:... - Rhythmic gymnastics
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Gymnastics at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe gymnastics competition at the 1995 Pan American Games was held from March 11 to March 26 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-All-Around:-Floor Exercise:-Parallel Bars:-Pommel Horse:-Rings:-Horizontal Bar:-Vault:-Team:-All-Around:... - Roller skating
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Softball
- Squash
Squash at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Squash Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. This marked the first squash competition at the Pan American Games.-Singles:-----Team:-Singles:... - Swimming
Swimming at the 1995 Pan American GamesSwimming at the 12th Pan American Games took place March 12-18, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Competition was held in a long course pool.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal standings:-References:**... - Synchronized swimming
Synchronized swimming at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Synchronized Swimming Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. There were three medal events.-Solo:-Duet:-Team:-Medal table:-References:... - Table tennis
- Taekwondo
Taekwondo at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Taekwondo Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from July 23 to August 8, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina... - Tennis
Tennis at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Tennis Competition for men and women at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-Singles:-Doubles:-Teams:-Singles:-Doubles:-Teams:-Mixed Competition:... - Trampoline
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Gymnastics at the 1995 Pan American GamesThe gymnastics competition at the 1995 Pan American Games was held from March 11 to March 26 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-All-Around:-Floor Exercise:-Parallel Bars:-Pommel Horse:-Rings:-Horizontal Bar:-Vault:-Team:-All-Around:... - Triathlon
Triathlon at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the triathlon competition at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata, Argentina. This was the first time that a triathlon competition had been held at the Pan American Games.-Men's competition:-Women's competition:... - Volleyball
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Volleyball at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page presents the results of the Men's and Women's Volleyball Tournament during the 1995 Pan American Games, which was held in the Polideportivo from March 12 to March 18, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-Teams:Group AGroup B-Final Round:... - Water polo
- Water skiing
Water Skiing at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Water Ski Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. There were six events, three for both men and women, with the United States dominating the competition... - Weightlifting
Weightlifting at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Weightlifting Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina... - Wrestling
Wrestling at the 1995 Pan American GamesThis page shows the results of the Men's Wrestling Competition at the 1995 Pan American Games, held from March 11 to March 26, 1995 in Mar del Plata, Argentina.-Freestyle :-Freestyle :-Freestyle :...
The sports of karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
, racquetball
Racquetball
For other sports often called "paddleball", see Paddleball .Racquetball is a racquet sport played with a hollow rubber ball in an indoor or outdoor court...
, squash
Squash (sport)
Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball...
and triathlon
Triathlon
A triathlon is a multi-sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events. While many variations of the sport exist, triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances...
appeared on the schedule for the first time.