Swimming at the 1979 Pan American Games

The Swimming Tournament
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...

at the 1979 Pan American Games
1979 Pan American Games
The 8th Pan American Games were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 1 to July 15, 1979. The capital of Puerto Rico played host to 3,700 athletes from 34 countries competing in 22 sports, making the VIII Pan American Games the largest to date. Security was a concern due to turmoil over the...

took place in the Piscina Olimpica del Escambron in San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan , officially Municipio de la Ciudad Capital San Juan Bautista , is the capital and most populous municipality in Puerto Rico, an unincorporated territory of the United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 395,326 making it the 46th-largest city under the jurisdiction of...

from July 2 to July 8, 1979.

Men’s events

EVENT	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
100 m freestyle
200 m freestyle
400 m freestyle
1500 m freestyle
100 m backstroke
200 m backstroke
100 m breaststroke
200 m breaststroke
100 m butterfly
200 m butterfly
200 m individual medley
400 m individual medley
4×100 m freestyle relay	UNITED STATES United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Rowdy Gaines Rowdy Gaines Ambrose Gaines IV is a former American swimmer, U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member, Olympic three-time gold medalist, and member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame... Jack Babashoff Jack Babashoff Jack Babashoff is a retired American swimmer who won a silver medal for the United States at the 1976 Summer Olympics in men's 100 m freestyle. His sister is noted swimmer Shirley Babashoff. Jack attended Fountain Valley High School in Fountain Valley, California.-References:* , from... John Newton David McCagg	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... Graham Welbourn Graham Welbourn Graham Welbourn was a Canadian swimmer, competing in the freestyle events during the 1970s and early 1980s. He was supposed to represent his native country at the 1980 Summer Olympics, but didn't start due to the international boycott of the Moscow Games... Alan Swanston Bill Sawchuk Bill Sawchuk William Sawchuk was a Canadian swimmer, competing in the butterfly, freestyle and medley events during the 1970s and early 1980s. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics, and won a total number of five medals at the 1979 Pan American Games.-References:*... Peter Szmidt Peter Szmidt Peter Szmidt was a Canadian swimmer, competing in the freestyle events during the late 1970s and early 1980s....	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... Cyro Marques Djan Madruga Marcus Mattioli Marcus Mattioli Marcus Laborne Mattioli is a former international freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Brazil, who participated in the 1980 Summer Olympics for his native country. There he won the bronze medal in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay event at the 1980 Summer Olympics, alongside Jorge Fernandes, Cyro... Rômulo Arantes
4×200 m freestyle relay	UNITED STATES United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Brian Goodell Brian Goodell Brian Stuart Goodell is an Olympic champion and former World Record holding freestyle swimmer from the United States. At the 1976 Olympic Games, he won gold medals in 400m and 1500m Frees. He also won golds in both those events at the 1979 Pan American Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico... David Larson David Larson David Erwin Larson is a former American college and international swimmer who was an Olympic gold medalist.- Early years :Larson was born in Jesup, Georgia in 1959... Kris Kirchner Rowdy Gaines Rowdy Gaines Ambrose Gaines IV is a former American swimmer, U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member, Olympic three-time gold medalist, and member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame...	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... Cyro Marques Djan Madruga Jorge Fernandes Jorge Fernandes (swimmer) Jorge Luiz Fernandes Leite is a former international freestyle swimmer from Brazil, who participated in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1980.... Marcus Mattioli Marcus Mattioli Marcus Laborne Mattioli is a former international freestyle and butterfly swimmer from Brazil, who participated in the 1980 Summer Olympics for his native country. There he won the bronze medal in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay event at the 1980 Summer Olympics, alongside Jorge Fernandes, Cyro...	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... Peter Szmidt Peter Szmidt Peter Szmidt was a Canadian swimmer, competing in the freestyle events during the late 1970s and early 1980s.... Graham Welbourn Graham Welbourn Graham Welbourn was a Canadian swimmer, competing in the freestyle events during the 1970s and early 1980s. He was supposed to represent his native country at the 1980 Summer Olympics, but didn't start due to the international boycott of the Moscow Games... Rob Bayliss Bill Sawchuk Bill Sawchuk William Sawchuk was a Canadian swimmer, competing in the butterfly, freestyle and medley events during the 1970s and early 1980s. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics, and won a total number of five medals at the 1979 Pan American Games.-References:*...
4×100 m medley relay	UNITED STATES United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Bob Jackson Bob Jackson (swimmer) Robert Scott Jackson is a former international backstroke swimmer from the United States, who participated for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.... Steve Lundquist Steve Lundquist Stephen Lundquist is a former swimmer from the United States, who was a member of the Olympic Team when the USA boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics... Bob Placak David McCagg	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... Steve Pickell Graham Smith Graham Smith (swimmer) Graham Smith was a Canadian swimmer, who won the silver medal in the 4x100m Medley Relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. He did so alongside Stephen Pickell, Clay Evans, and Gary MacDonald... Dan Thompson Dan Thompson (swimmer) Dan Thompson was a Canadian swimmer. He competed in the butterfly events during the 1970s and early 1980s. He was supposed to represent his native country at the 1980 Summer Olympics, but didn't start due to the international boycott of the Moscow Olympic Games. He won a total number of two... Bill Sawchuk Bill Sawchuk William Sawchuk was a Canadian swimmer, competing in the butterfly, freestyle and medley events during the 1970s and early 1980s. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics, and won a total number of five medals at the 1979 Pan American Games.-References:*...	PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an... Carlos Berrocal Carlos Berrocal Carlos Berrocal is a former backstroke and freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal, Canada.... Orlando Gatinchi Orlando Gatinchi Orlando Gatinchi is a retired male breaststroke and freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal, Canada, aged nineteen.... Arnaldo Pérez Arnaldo Pérez Arnaldo Pérez is a former butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Puerto Rico. He competed for his native country at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal, Canada, aged seventeen.... Fernando Cañales Fernando Canales Fernando Canales may refer to:Fernando J. Canales, swimming coach, originally from Puerto RicoFernando Canales Clariond, former governor of Nuevo León, Mexico and former Mexican Secretary of Energy...

Women's events

EVENT	GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
100 m freestyle
200 m freestyle
400 m freestyle
800 m freestyle
100 m backstroke
200 m backstroke
100 m breaststroke
200 m breaststroke
100 m butterfly
200 m butterfly
200 m individual medley
400 m individual medley
4×100 m freestyle relay	UNITED STATES United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Stephanie Elkins Tracy Caulkins Tracy Caulkins Tracy Anne Caulkins Stockwell, OAM, is a former American college and international swimmer, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a former world record-holder.... Jill Sterkel Jill Sterkel Gillian "Jill" Sterkel is a former competitive freestyle swimmer for the United States of America. At the Olympic Games she won four medals in three Games spanning 12 years. She attended Glen A... Cynthia Woodhead Cynthia Woodhead Cynthia Woodhead is an American swimmer, world champion, olympic medalist and world record holder. She won three gold medals at the 1978 world championships, when she was only fourteen years old...	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... Gail Amundrud Gail Amundrud Gail Amundrud is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the Women's Women's 4x100 Freestyle Relay, alongside Becky Smith, Barbara Clark, and Anne Jardin.... Carol Klimpel Carol Klimpel Carol Klimpel is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who was supposed to represent her native country at the boycotted 1980 Summer Olympics. She did compete at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and won a silver medal at the 1979 Pan American Games with the women's relay... Anne Jardin Anne Jardin Anne Jardin-Alexander is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won two bronze medals at the 1976 Summer Olympics in her hometown Montreal.... Wendy Quirk Wendy Quirk Wendy Quirk is a former freestyle and butterfly swimmer who competed for Canada at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montréal, Quebec...	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... Teresa Rivera Teresa Rivera Teresa Rivera Pastrana is a former female backstroke and freestyle swimmer from Mexico. She participated in two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1980. Her best result was a 6th place in the Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet... Isabel Reuss Isabel Reuss Isabel Reuss Gerding is an Olympic freestyle swimmer from Mexico, who participated in the 1980 Summer Olympics for her native country.Her best result in Moscow, Soviet Union was a sixth place in the Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay.... Yvonne Guerrero Helen Plachinski
4×100 m medley relay	UNITED STATES United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Linda Jezek Linda Jezek Linda Jezek is an American backstroke swimmer. She was on the silver medal-winning Women's 4 x 100 metre medley relay team at the 1976 Summer Olympics. She once held a record in the 200 meter backstroke and in 2002 was inducted into the "George F. Haines International Swim Center Hall of Fame".-... Tracy Caulkins Tracy Caulkins Tracy Anne Caulkins Stockwell, OAM, is a former American college and international swimmer, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and a former world record-holder.... Jill Sterkel Jill Sterkel Gillian "Jill" Sterkel is a former competitive freestyle swimmer for the United States of America. At the Olympic Games she won four medals in three Games spanning 12 years. She attended Glen A... Cynthia Woodhead Cynthia Woodhead Cynthia Woodhead is an American swimmer, world champion, olympic medalist and world record holder. She won three gold medals at the 1978 world championships, when she was only fourteen years old...	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... Cheryl Gibson Cheryl Gibson Cheryl Gibson is a former international medley, butterfly and backstroke swimmer from Canada, who won the silver medal in the women's 400 m individual medley at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec.... Anne Gagnon Nancy Garapick Nancy Garapick Nancy Ellen Garapick is a former Canadian Olympic swimmer. She won two bronze medals in the 100m backstroke and 200m backstroke at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal at the age of 14, setting a new Olympic Record for the 100m backstroke during heats.Garapick's Olympic performances came on the... Gail Amundrud Gail Amundrud Gail Amundrud is a former international freestyle swimmer from Canada, who won the bronze medal in the Women's Women's 4x100 Freestyle Relay, alongside Becky Smith, Barbara Clark, and Anne Jardin....	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... Teresa Rivera Teresa Rivera Teresa Rivera Pastrana is a former female backstroke and freestyle swimmer from Mexico. She participated in two consecutive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1980. Her best result was a 6th place in the Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Soviet... Elke Holtz Helen Plachinski Inez Guerrero

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