Pan American Games
Held every four years in the year before the Olympic Games, the Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games. The history of the Pan American Games dates back to 1951 when the Games were first hosted by Buenos Aires, Argentina. The 2011 Pan American Games mark the 16th celebration of the Pan American Sports Organization event. The U.S. has hosted the event twice, in Indianapolis in 1987 and Chicago in 1959.
The U.S. has captured eight all-time Pan American Games medals, including four gold, since triathlon made its debut in 1995. Americans swept the top spots in 2007 with Julie Ertel and Andy Potts winning gold in Rio de Janeiro. Only Canada’s nine all-time medals top the U.S. in Pan American Games triathlon history.
USA Triathlon Pan American Games Roster (Oct. 23, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)
Women
Name (Current Residence/Hometown)
Sarah Haskins (Colorado Springs, Colo./St. Louis, Mo.)
Gwen Jorgensen (Milwaukee, Wis./Milwaukee, Wis.)
Sara McLarty (Clermont, Fla./DeLand, Fla.)
Women's start list
Men
Name (Current Residence/Hometown)
Matt Chrabot (Colorado Springs, Colo./Virginia Beach, Va.)
Mark Fretta (Colorado Springs, Colo./Portland, Ore.)
Manuel Huerta (Miami, Fla./Miami, Fla.)
Men's start list
Pan American Games News
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Jorgensen Golden Again, Shoemaker 12th at ITU World Triathlon Yokohama
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Gwen Jorgensen Honored as USOC’s April Athlete of the Month
May 8, 2013 by USA Triathlon -
Matt Chrabot Takes Second Elite National Title at Omegawave World Triathlon San Diego
April 20, 2013 by USA Triathlon -
Gwen Jorgensen Runs to Omegawave World Triathlon San Diego Title
April 19, 2013 by USA Triathlon -
Chrabot Finishes 12th in ITU World Triathlon Series Opener in Auckland
April 5, 2013 by USA Triathlon
Details
Event Type: International
Event Date: Oct. 23, 2011
Location: Puerta Vallarta, MEX
Start Time: 8:00 AM CST
Distance: 1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run
Website: Official Website
Pan Am Games Poll
At the last Pan American Games, the U.S. swept the men's and women's gold medals. What type of hardware will the athletes bring home this year?
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