1954 Central American and Caribbean Games

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Central American and Caribbean Sports Games
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Host city Mexico City
CountryFlag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico
Edition7th
Nations12
Athletes1,150
Sport19
Opening5 March 1954 (1954-03-05)
Closing20 March 1954 (1954-03-20)
Opened by Adolfo Ruiz Cortines [1]
Athlete's Oath Francisco Valero [1]
Torch lighter Amador Terán [1]
Main venue Estadio de la Ciudad Universitaria

The seventh Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Mexico City, the capital city of Mexico. The games were held from the 5 March to the 20 March 1954, and included 1,356 athletes from twelve nations.

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Sports

Medal table

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  *   Host nation (Mexico)

1954 Central American and Caribbean Games medal table
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico*474236125
2Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 29192068
3Flag of Venezuela (1930-1954).svg  Venezuela 14182153
4Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 86923
5Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 77822
6Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 69924
7Flag of Jamaica (1906-1957).svg  Jamaica 510419
8Flag of Guatemala.svg  Guatemala 381122
9Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador 2125
10Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg  Netherlands Antilles 1102
11Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg  Dominican Republic 0112
Totals (11 entries)122122121365

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Memoria: Septimos Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe (PDF). Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  2. Games' commemorative poster