1959 Central American and Caribbean Games

Central American and Caribbean Sports Games
Host cityCaracas, Venezuela
Edition8th
Nations12
Debuting countriesBritish Guiana
Athletes1,150
Sport17
Opening6 January 1959 (1959-01-06)
Closing15 January 1959 (1959-01-15)
Opened byWolfgang Larrazábal
Athlete's OathTéodoro Capriles
Main venueOlympic Stadium

The eighth Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela, and it was the first time this nation had held the Games. The Games were held from 6 January to 15 January 1959 and included 1,150 athletes from twelve nations, competing in seventeen sports.

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