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The first Pan American Games are officially opened in Buenos Aires by Argentine President Juan Perón.
Argentina hosts the first Pan American Games in Buenos Aires in 1951, uniting athletes from across the Americas in a major sporting event.
The Pan American Games were conceived as a regional multi-sport event to promote camaraderie among American nations. On February 25, 1951, President Juan Perón officially opened the inaugural games in Buenos Aires. Approximately 2,500 athletes from 21 countries competed in 18 sports over two weeks of competition. The event showcased rising stars in athletics, swimming, and team sports throughout North and South America. The success of the first Pan American Games laid the foundation for a quadrennial tradition that continues today. Buenos Aires’s hosting highlighted Argentina’s growing influence in international sports during the mid-20th century.
1951
Pan American Games
Buenos Aires
Juan Perón