The 2015 Pan American Games will officially kick off when the torch is lit at the opening ceremonies. The opening ceremonies are being held at the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays, performed by the Canadian circus art group Cirque Du Soleil. There will be a total of 625 performers, 569 of which are from Toronto.
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The pool swimming portion of the Pan Am Games will run July 14-18. Open Water swimming will start July 11th with the women’s race, the men’s will take place on the 12th.
Together We Are One – the official song of the 2015 Pan American Games
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Ok, I´m shaved and tapered. Let´s do this. Which way to the pool?
Many swimmers as flagbearers!
Eleven in total.