1979 Mediterranean Games
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The 1979 Mediterranean Games, officially known as the VIII Mediterranean Games, and commonly known as Split 1979, were the 8th Mediterranean Games. The Games were held in Split, Yugoslavia, from 15 to 29 September 1979, where 2,408 athletes (2,009 men and 399 women) from 14 countries participated. There were a total of 192 medal events from 26 different sports.
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Host city | Split, Yugoslavia |
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Nations | 14 |
Athletes | 2,408 |
Events | 192 in 26 sports |
Opening | 15 September 1979 |
Closing | 29 September 1979 |
Opened by | Josip Broz Tito |
Main venue | Gradski stadion u Poljudu |
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The games' mascot was a Mediterranean monk seal named Adrijana.