title: 1979 Pan American Games
text: The 1979 Pan American Games (Spanish: Juegos Panamericanos de 1979), officially the VIII Pan American Games were a multi-sport event governed by the Panam Sports Organization, and were held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from July 1 to  July 15, 1979. Volleyball and some baseball matches were held in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The 1980 documentary film A Step Away showcased a number of athletes competing in the Games.
  
  Bidding process
  
  On May 31, 1973, San Juan was the only candidate city to be a finalist to host the games and thus, San Juan was then selected to host the VIII Pan American Games by PASO at its general assembly in Santiago, Chile.
  
  The Games
  
  Sports
  
  Medal count
  
  Note
   The medal count for Canada is disputed.
  
  Mascot
  
  The 1979 Games were the first one to feature a mascot, which was a running frog holding a torch named Coqui.
  
  References
  
  External links
   San Juan 1979 - VIII Pan American Games - Official Report (Part 1) at PanamSports.org
   San Juan 1979 - VIII Pan American Games - Official Report (Part 2) at PanamSports.org
  
   
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