The men's 200 metre breaststroke competition of the swimming events at the

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took place on 5 July at the Piscina Olimpica Del Escambron. The

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This race consisted of four lengths of the pool, all in

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Results

All times are in minutes and seconds.

Heats

The first round was held on July 5.

Final

The final was held on July 5.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Swimming at the 1979 Pan American Games - Men's 200 metre breaststroke Swimming at the 1979 Pan American Games