The Pan-American Games

Formed in 1951, The Pan American Games have been an excellent opportunity for the Americas to maintain international bonds for over 50 years. Similar to the Olympic Games, the “Pan Am Games” are held once every four years. Though these games are undoubtedly popular, with 42 countries and over 5000 athletes involved at the 2007 Games, they have been repeatedly overshadowed by the more “global” Olympic Games, and often receive significantly less news coverage, especially in North America.

The Pan Am Games have been hosted twice by Canada, both of which were held in and around Winnipeg, Manitoba (1967 and 1999). The next Pan Am Games are to be held in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2011, where, hopefully, Canada will pull ahead of her current 3^rd place in the all-time medal charts.

2007 Pan Am Games Web Site

2003 Pan Am Games Web Site

1999 Pan Am Games Web Site