1997 Bolivarian Games
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The XIII Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held between October 17–26, 1997, in Arequipa, Peru. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO).
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Host city | Arequipa, Arequipa |
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Country | Peru |
Nations | 6 |
Athletes | 1710 |
Events | 22 sports |
Opening | October 17, 1997 (1997-10-17) |
Closing | October 24, 1997 (1997-10-24) |
Opened by | Alberto Fujimori |
Torch lighter | Hernán Llerena |
Main venue | Estadio Monumental de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín |
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The opening ceremony that took place on October 17, 1997, at the Estadio Monumental de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín in Arequipa, Perú.[1] The Games were officially opened by Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori. Torch lighter was 70-year-old former cyclist Hernán Llerena,[1] who won 4 gold medals at the 1947–48 Bolivarian Games and another gold medal at the 1951 Bolivarian Games.[2]
Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.[3]