Synchronized swimming at the 1983 Pan American Games

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Synchronized swimming at the 1983 Pan American Games
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Synchronized swimming at the 1983 Pan American Games was held from August 14 to August 29, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela. There were three medal events. After five Pan Am wins in a row, the United States was upset in the Women's Team event by Canada.

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Medal table

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States  (USA)2103
2Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada  (CAN)1203
3Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico  (MEX)0022
4Flag of Venezuela.svg  Venezuela  (VEN)0011
Totals (4 entries)3339

Medalists

EventGoldSilverBronze
Solo Tracie Ruiz
Flag of the United States.svg  United States
190.499 Sharon Hambrook
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
187.066 Ana Amicarella
Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).png  Venezuela
166.683
DuetFlag of the United States.svg  United States  (USA)
Candy Costie
Tracie Ruiz
188.550Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada  (CAN)
Penny Vilagos
Vicky Vilagos
187.233Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico  (MEX)
Claudia Novelo
Pilar Ramírez
165.142
TeamFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada  (CAN)188.427Flag of the United States.svg  United States  (USA)186.444Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico  (MEX)163.900

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