| Synchronized swimming at the 1979 Pan American Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| No. of events | 3 |
«1975 1983» | |
Synchronized swimming at the 1979 Pan American Games was held from July 1 to July 15, 1979 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There were three medal events. For the first time, the women's solo and duet events were not won by an American. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada (CAN) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  United States (USA) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Mexico (MEX) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 |  Cuba (CUB) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | Helen Vanderburg Canada | Michele Beaulieu  United States | Lourdes de la Guardia Cuba |
| Duet | Canada (CAN) Kelly Kryczka Helen Vanderburg | United States (USA) Michele Barone Linda Shelley | Mexico (MEX) Mireya Andrade Gabriela Terroba |
| Team | United States (USA) Michelle Barone Michelle Beaulieu Gerri Brandley Suzanne Cameron Laura Florio Linda Shelley Tracie Ruiz Pam Tryon Tara Cameron Karen Callaghan | Canada (CAN) | Mexico (MEX) |
