1963 Pan American Games facts for kids

The 4th Pan American Games were a major sports event held in 1963 in São Paulo, Brazil. Athletes from many countries across the Americas came together to compete in various sports. These games are a bit like the Olympic Games, but they are specifically for countries in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean.

What are the Pan American Games?

The Pan American Games are a huge multi-sport event that happens every four years. They bring together athletes from all over the Americas. The idea behind these games is to promote friendship and understanding through sports. It's a chance for athletes to show off their skills and for countries to celebrate their sporting achievements.

São Paulo: Host City in 1963

In 1963, the vibrant city of São Paulo in Brazil had the honor of hosting the Pan American Games. Hosting such a big international event is a huge deal for any city. It means preparing many sports venues, welcoming thousands of athletes and visitors, and showing off the city's culture and hospitality to the world. The games brought a lot of excitement and energy to São Paulo.

Who Won the Medals?

At the Pan American Games, athletes compete for medals: gold for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third. The table below shows how many medals each country won at the 1963 games. The country that hosted the games, Brazil, is highlighted in bold.

Host country in bold.

1963 Pan American Games Medal Count
Pos	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	United States	106	56	37	199
2	Brazil	14	20	18	52
3	Canada	11	27	26	64
4	Argentina	8	15	16	29
5	Cuba	4	6	4	14
6	Uruguay	4	1	8	13
7	Venezuela	3	5	9	17
8	Mexico	2	8	15	25
9	Chile	2	2	6	10
10	Trinidad & Tobago	1	1	2	4
11	British Guiana	1	0	0	1
12	Netherlands Antilles	0	4	2	6
13	Jamaica	0	2	2	4
	Puerto Rico	0	2	2	4
15	Guatemala	0	2	0	2
16	Panama	0	1	3	4
17	Peru	0	1	1	2
18	Barbados	0	0	3	3