| Colombia at the 1987 Pan American Games | |
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| IOC code | COL |
| NOC | Comité Olímpico Colombiano |
| Website | www |
| in Indianapolis 7–23 August 1987 | |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| Pan American Games appearances (overview) | |
The 10th Pan American Games were held in Indianapolis, United States from 7 to 23 August 1987.
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Racewalking, or race walking, is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although it is a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times. This is assessed by race judges. Typically held on either roads or on running tracks, common distances range from 3,000 metres (1.9 mi) up to 100 kilometres (62.1 mi).
Colombia competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. 39 competitors, 36 men and 3 women, took part in 34 events in 8 sports.
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Colombia competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States. 48 competitors, 39 men and 9 women, took part in 44 events in 9 sports.
Colombia competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. 40 competitors, 34 men and 6 women, took part in 34 events in 10 sports.
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