Canada at the 2019 Pan American Games
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Canada competed in the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.[1][2]
Canada at the 2019 Pan American Games | |
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IOC code | CAN |
NOC | Canadian Olympic Committee |
in Lima, Peru 26 July–11 August 2019 | |
Competitors | 477 in 35 sports |
Flag bearer (opening) | Scott Tupper |
Flag bearer (closing) | Ellie Black |
Medals Ranked 4th |
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Pan American Games appearances (overview) | |
In November 2018, two time Olympian in rowing Douglas Vandor was named as the team's chef de mission.[3][4][5]
On July 23, 2019, it as announced that field hockey team captain Scott Tupper would be the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony.[6][7] After winning five medals for a second straight games, artistic gymnast Ellie Black was named as the country's flag bearer during the closing ceremony.[8]
Canadian athletes competed in 35 of 39 sports, with the exceptions being basque pelota, bodybuilding, football and roller sports.