 Poster of the 1959 Pan American Games | |
| Host | Chicago, United States |
|---|---|
| Nations | 25 |
| Athletes | 2,263 |
| Events | 166 in 18 sports |
| Opening | August 27 |
| Closing | September 7 |
| Opened by | Milton S. Eisenhower[1] |
| Main venue | Soldier Field |
The 1959 Pan American Games, officially known as the III Pan American Games and commonly known as Chicago 1959, were held in Chicago, Illinois, United States between August 28 and September 7, 1959.
- ^ "Ike's Brother Opens 1959 Pan-Am Games", Associated Press, via The Spokesman-Review, August 28, 1959, page 15.