1983 Pan American Games
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1983 Pan American Games
| IX Pan American Games | |
|---|---|
 Official logo of the Caracas 1983 Pan American Games. |
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| Host city | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Nations participating | 36 |
| Athletes participating | 3,426 |
| Events | 269 in 23 sports |
| Opening ceremony | August 14 |
| Closing ceremony | August 29 |
| Stadium | Estadio Olímpico |
The ninth Pan American Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela from August 14 to August 29, 1983. The games were the first major international competition to include relatively accurate steroid testing.[1] After 15 athletes, mostly weightlifters, tested positive, many others -- including 12 American track and field athletes[2] -- came down with injuries, got sick, or found other reasons to withdraw from competition and avoid the test.[1]
Medal count
For a more comprehensive list, see 1983 Pan American Games medal table.
| 1 | Host nation |
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| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 |  United States (USA) a |
137/148 | 92/101 | 56/53 | 285/302 |
| 2 |  Cuba (CUB) a |
79/78/80 | 53/51/49 | 43/45 | 175/174 |
| 3 |  Canada (CAN) a |
18/22 | 44/42 | 47/55 | 109/119 |
| 4 |  Brazil (BRA) |
14 | 20 | 23 | 57 |
| 5 |  Venezuela (VEN) 1 a |
12/14 | 26/25 | 35/37 | 73/76 |
Sports
Athletics
Baseball
Basketball
Boxing
Cycling
Diving
Football (soccer)
Judo
Sailing
Softball
Swimming
Synchronized swimming
Volleyball
Wrestling
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References
- ^ a b Taylor, William N., Anabolic Steroids and the Athlete, Second Edition, 2002, McFarland & Company, p. 150.
- ^ "Canadian women shine in softball win," Toronto Star, August 25, 1983, p. E4.
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