1967 Pan American Games
 | |
| Host | Winnipeg,Canada |
|---|---|
| Nations | 28 |
| Athletes | 2,361 |
| Events | 169 in 19sports |
| Opening | July 23 |
| Closing | August 6 |
| Opened by | Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
| Main venue | Winnipeg Stadium |
The1967 Pan American Gameswere held inWinnipeg,Manitoba, Canada, from July 23 to August 6, 1967.
Winnipeg was chosen as host of thePan American Gameson its second try. It first bid for the1963 Gamesat the 1959 PASO meeting inChicago.It lost toSão Paulo,Brazil.The Winnipeg Pan American Society then turned its sights to 1967 and was named host nation at the PASO meeting at the São Paulo Games.
Host city selection[edit]
Three cities submitted bids to host the '1967 Pan American Games that were recognized by thePan American Sports Organization(PASO).[1]On April 22, 1963,Winnipegwas selected overCaracasandSantiagoto host the V Pan American Games by the PASO at its general assembly inSao Paulo,Brazil.[2][3]
Medal count[edit]
| 1 | Host nation |
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| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United Statesa |
128/120 | 69/63 | 47/42 | 244/225 |
| 2 |  Canada1a |
17/12 | 39/37 | 50/43 | 106/92 |
| 3 |  Brazil |
11 | 10 | 5 | 26 |
| 4 |  Argentinaa |
8 | 14/13 | 12/11 | 34/32 |
| 5 |  Mexico |
7 | 16 | 25 | 48 |
- Note
^The medal counts for theUnited States,CanadaandArgentinaare disputed.
Sports[edit]
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Venues[edit]
The games used 17 different venues with a few still in use after 1967:
- Winnipeg Stadium– opened in 1953 it was used for the opening ceremonies; it was demolished in 2013 for re-development as retail and commercial site known asThe Plaza at Polo Park
- Pan Am Stadium,University of Manitoba– hosted track and field and since renamedUniversity Stadium
- Pan Am Pool– Swimming and diving; re-used for 1999 Pan Am Games and now in use as public pool
- Winnipeg Revolver and Pistol Association – shooting (rifle/pistol) ranges belong to a private shooting club. Team storage building now in use as an indoor pistol range.
- Winnipeg Velodrome– Cycling; demolished 1998 and now site of retail stores
- Royal Alexandra Hotel- Press Centre; built in 1908 it closed shortly after the Games ended and demolished in 1971
Broadcast[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Emery, Curtis Ray (1964).The History of the Pan American Games(Dissertation). LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses.RetrievedJanuary 27,2019.
- ^"Winnipeg Gets 1967 Pan-Ams".Morgantown Dominion News.Sao Paulo, Brazil.UPI.April 23, 1963. p. 6.RetrievedFebruary 3,2019.
- ^"Winnipeg gets Pan-Am games".Winnipeg Tribune.Sao Paulo, Brazil.AP.April 22, 1963. p. 1.RetrievedFebruary 3,2019.
External links[edit]
- Winnipeg 1967 - V Pan American Games - Official Reportat PanamSports.org