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7 unusual facts about Mexico at the 2011 Pan American Games


2011 Pan American Games national flag bearers

Prominent flag bearers included Canadian football star Christine Sinclair, American rower Jason Read, Mexican archer Juan René Serrano and Brazilian table tennis player Hugo Hoyama, who is the all-time Pan American Games leader in total medals won for Brazil.

Mexican delegates entered last, representing the host nation.

Badminton at the 2011 Pan American Games

The host country, Mexico, and the top three ranked nations will receive four men's and women's singles slots.

Field hockey at the 2011 Pan American Games

Canada, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados were drawn into the same group for both tournaments, as well as Cuba, Mexico and the United States.

Juan René Serrano

Serrano was named the flag bearer for the Mexico at the 2011 Pan American Games.

Modern pentathlon at the 2011 Pan American Games

There is a quota of 40 athletes (24 male, 16 female); Mexico as the host country is guaranteed a full team of four athletes (two men and two women).

Modern pentathlon at the 2011 Pan American Games – Qualification

There is a quota of 40 athletes (24 male, 16 female) (however one spot over quota for each gender was allowed); Mexico as the host country is guaranteed a full team of four athletes (two men and two women).



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