1983 Pan American Games
9th edition of the Pan American Games
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The 1983 Pan American Games, officially known as the IX Pan American Games (Spanish: IX Juegos Panamericanos) and commonly known as Caracas 1983, 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.[2][3]
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| Host | Caracas, Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Nations | 36 |
| Athletes | 3,426 |
| Events | 269 in 23 sports |
| Opening | August 14 |
| Closing | August 29 |
| Opened by | President Luis Herrera Campins |
| Cauldron lighter | Francisco Rodríguez[1] |
| Main venue | Estadio Olímpico |
Host city selection
Four cities submitted bids to host the 1983 Pan American Games that were recognized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO); however, only one city, Hamilton, Ontario submitted their bid on time. On 23 April 1977, Caracas, Venezuela was selected over Hamilton, Canada in a two-city vote to host the IX Pan American Games by the PASO at its general assembly in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[4][5]
Medal count
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Sports
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Doping
| Athlete | Nation | Sport | Prohibited substance | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Núñez |  Cuba | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Alberto Blanco | Cuba | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Jeff Michels |  United States | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Guy Greavette |  Canada | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Jacques Oligier |  Chile | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Michael Vian | Canada | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Enrique Montiel |  Nicaragua | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| José Adarmes |  Venezuela | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Mario Durruty | Cuba | Fencing | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Juan Núñez |  Dominican Republic | Athletics | Fencamfamine | [6][7][8] |
| Francisco López |  Argentina | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Caballero Dolcey |  Colombia | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| Fernando Vera | Chile | Cycling | Anabolic steroid | [6][9][10] |
| Lázaro Beltrán | Cuba | Volleyball | Ephedrine | [6] |
| Juan De la Cruz | Dominican Republic | Athletics | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
| José Lozada |  Puerto Rico | Weightlifting | Anabolic steroid | [6] |
Mascot
The 1983 Games' mascot was a lion holding a 1983 sign named Santiaguito.[11]