Chile at the 1999 Pan American Games | |
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IOC code | CHI |
NOC | Comité Olímpico de Chile |
in Winnipeg 23 July – 8 August 1999 | |
Medals Ranked 12th |
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Pan American Games appearances (overview) | |
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