| 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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