The athletics competition at the

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was held at the

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and Estádio Olímpico João Havelange in

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between 22 July and 29 July 2007. In the 47 events that took place, thirteen Games records in athletics were equalled or beaten at the 2007 edition.

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fielded its best athletes and easily topped the medal table, winning twelve

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s and also having the greatest medal haul overall with a total of 30. The hosts, Brazil, took second place on the table having won nine golds and 23 medals overall. The United States – continuing its tradition of fielding a far from full strength squad – had its worst performance ever in the Pan American athletics competition. With six golds for third place, it finished outside the top two for the first time in Games history (although its medal total of 24 was one greater than second-placed Brazil). Canada and Mexico were the next most successful nations, placing fourth and fifth in the medal tally, respectively.

Medal summary

Men's events

Women's events

Medal table

Participating nations

References

External links

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Results Book
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International athletics competitions hosted by Brazil