Ecuador at the 2007 Pan American Games | |
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IOC code | ECU |
NOC | Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano |
Website | www |
in Rio de Janeiro 13–29 July 2007 | |
Competitors | 150 |
Flag bearer | Seledina Hieves |
Medals Ranked 11th |
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Pan American Games appearances (overview) | |
The 15th Pan American Games were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 13 July 2007 to 29 July 2007.
The 2007 Pan American Games, officially known as the XV Pan American Games, were a major continental multi-sport event that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 13 to 29, 2007. A total of 5,633 athletes from 42 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 332 events in 34 sports and in 47 disciplines. During the Games, 95 new Pan American records were set; 2,196 medals were awarded; 1,262 doping control tests were performed and about 15,000 volunteers participated in the organization of the event, which was an Olympic qualification for 13 International Federations (IFs).
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The 15th Pan American Games were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 13 July 2007 to 29 July 2007.
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