Pan American Games
The Pan American Games are a multi-sport event. They are held every four years between competitors from all nations of the Americas.
History
The Pan American Games were going to be started in 1932, but World War II caused the first Pan American Games to happen on 1951. From that time, the Games are held every four years.
More than 5000 athletes from more than 40 countries have attended the recent Games. USA has won the most gold, silver and bronze medals.
Locations of Pan American Games
| Pan American Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Games | Host City | Country |
| 1951 | I | Buenos Aires | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Argentina |
| 1955 | II | Mexico City | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Mexico |
| 1959 | III | Chicago |  United States |
| 1963 | IV | São Paulo |  Brazil |
| 1967 | V | Winnipeg |  Canada |
| 1971 | VI | Cali |  Colombia |
| 1975 | VII | Mexico City |  Mexico |
| 1979 | VIII | San Juan |  Puerto Rico |
| 1983 | IX | Caracas |  Venezuela |
| 1987 | X | Indianapolis | United States |
| 1991 | XI | Havana |  Cuba |
| 1995 | XII | Mar del Plata |  Argentina |
| 1999 | XIII | Winnipeg | Canada |
| 2003 | XIV | Santo Domingo |  Dominican Republic |
| 2007 | XV | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil |
| 2011 | XVI | Guadalajara | Mexico |
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