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Records

Prior to this competition, the existing world and Pan American Games records were as follows:

Qualification

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Schedule

Results

All times shown are in seconds.

Semifinals

The semifinals were held on October 25. The first two in each heat (Q) and the next two fastest (q) qualified for the semifinals.

Final

The final was held on October 26.

References

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