1977 Bolivarian Games

rdf:langString 1977 Bolivarian Games

rdf:langString VIII Bolivarian Games

rdf:langString VIII Bolivarian Games

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rdf:langString The VIII Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held between October 15–29, 1977, at the Estadio Olímpico La Paz in La Paz, Bolivia. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO). The Games were officially opened by Bolivian president, General Hugo Banzer. Torch lighter was Athlete , who won five gold and three silver medals in the eight events at the 1947-48 Bolivarian Games. The stadium in La Paz was one of the first in South America equipped with asynthetic track for the athletics running events. Because the stadium issituated 3,650 metres above sea level, and this about the first time that abig international sports event of that size took place at this altitude, therewas a substantial medical interest in its influence on both the performanceand the health of the athletes. A detailed history of the early editions of the Bolivarian Games between 1938 and 1989 was published in a book written (in Spanish) by José Gamarra Zorrilla, former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, and first president (1976-1982) of ODESUR. Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.