{"id":142647,"date":"2015-07-10T20:48:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-11T03:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=142647"},"modified":"2017-06-05T12:55:45","modified_gmt":"2017-06-05T19:55:45","slug":"2015-pan-american-games-opening-ceremonies-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/2015-pan-american-games-opening-ceremonies-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 Pan American Games Opening Ceremonies Photo Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>Coverage of the 2015 Pan American Games is sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tritonwear.com\/swpanams1\">Triton Wear<\/a>. Visit Swimming World\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/2015-pan-american-games\/\" target=\"_blank\">event landing page<\/a> for results and more!<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Even though the swimmers don\u2019t get going until Tuesday, July 14 of next week, the City of Toronto kicked off the\u00a02015 Pan American Games with a glitzy opening ceremony tonight.<\/p>\n<p>The Games are scheduled to begin July 10 and run through July 26 prior to the Parapan Am Games taking over the city from Aug. 7-15 using the same facilities.<\/p>\n<p><em>Swimming World<\/em> was there to capture\u00a0the amazing opening ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an unbelievable photo gallery of some of the best moments from the ceremonies:<\/p>\n<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-142647-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-004.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142650&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; United State flag bearer Kim Rhode leads the United States delegation into the parade of nations during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-002.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142648&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; A general view as dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Matt Detrich-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Matt Detrich\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-008.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142654&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The delegation from Cuba enter the parade of nations during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-029.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142675&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dancers perform on stage during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Matt Detrich-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Matt Detrich\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-015.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142661&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Flag bearer Kim Rhode leads the United States delegation into the stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-035.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142681&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Trapeze artists perform during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Tom Szczerbowski\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-006.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142652&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The delegation from Argentina pose for a picture during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: John David Mercer\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-016.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142662&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Nicaragua flag bears Darrel Campbell Lewis leads walks during the parade of nations during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-010.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142656&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The delegation from Costa Rica enter the parade of nations during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-019.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142665&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Trapeze artist perform during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-009.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142655&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The delegation from Brazil enters the parade of nations during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-012.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142658&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Member if the United States delegation dance with volunteers during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: John David Mercer\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-032.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142678&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Flag bearer Mark Oldershaw leads the Canadian delegation into the stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Matt Detrich-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Matt Detrich\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-023.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142669&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; A trapeze artist performs during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-034.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142680&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Performers ride BMX bikes during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-013.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142659&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The delegation from Canada enter the parade of nations during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-037.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142683&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dancers and performers on stage during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Tom Szczerbowski\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-011.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142657&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Members of the Canada delegation high five fans during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: John David Mercer\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-005.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142651&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The delegation from Brazil march into the stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-021.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; A trapeze artist performs during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-038.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142684&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dancers and performers on stage during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Tom Szczerbowski\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-024.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142670&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; A dance performs behind flames during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-030.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142676&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Matt Detrich-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Matt Detrich\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-031.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142677&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Flag bearer Mark Oldershaw leads the Canadian delegation into the stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Matt Detrich-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Matt Detrich\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-025.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142671&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; A trapeze artist performs during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-028.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142674&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dancers perform on stage during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Matt Detrich-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Matt Detrich\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-017.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142663&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Paraguay flag bearer Benjamin Hockin leads the delegation in the parade of nations during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-007.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142653&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: John David Mercer\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-022.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142668&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; A trapeze artist performs during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-026.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142672&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dancers perfrom during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Rob Schumacher\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-036.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142682&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Dancers and performers on stage during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Tom Szczerbowski\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-027.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142673&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Flag bearer Mark Oldershaw leads the Canadian delegation into the stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Matt Detrich-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Matt Detrich\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-014.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142660&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police carry the Canadian flag onto the stage during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Photo Courtesy: Tom Szczerbowski\\\/USA Today Sports Images&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/pan-am-games-opening-ceremony-2015-003.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;142649&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pan Am Games: Opening Ceremony&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Jul 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Canadian diver Faith Zacharias stands with the Pan Am flame during the opening ceremony for the 2015 Pan Am Games at Pan Am Ceremonies Venue. 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