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After being postponed due to World War II, the inaugural Pan American Games opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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1951 Pan American Games

1st edition of the Pan American Games

The 1951 Pan American Games, officially known as I Pan American Games and commonly known as Buenos Aires 1951, were held in Buenos Aires, Argentina between February 25 and March 9, 1951. The Pan American Games' origins were at the Games of the X Olympiad in Los Angeles, United…
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Pan American Games

Multi-sport event of the Americas

The Pan American Games, known as the Pan Am Games, is a continental multi-sport event in the Americas first held in 1951. It features thousands of athletes participating in competitions to win different summer sports. It is held among athletes from nations of the Americas, every…
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Buenos Aires

Capital and most populous city of Argentina

Buenos Aires, controlled by the government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, is the capital and largest city of Argentina. It is located on the southwest of the Río de la Plata. Buenos Aires is classified as an Alpha− global city, according to the GaWC 2024 ranking. The…
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