The 1979 Pan Am Badminton Championships () was the third edition of the Pan American Badminton Championships. The tournament was held from 18 to 22 April 1979 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Canada finished top on the medal table. Hosts Mexico finished second on the medal table with a gold in men's singles, which was won by Ricardo Jaramillo. Johanne Falardeau of Canada retained her title as the Pan American women's singles champion.
Medal summary Medalists Men's singles Ricardo Jaramillo Jamie McKee Gary Higgins Paul Johnson Women's singles Johanne Falardeau Jane Youngberg Denyse Julien Mary Thelf Men's doubles Jamie McKee Pat Tryon Bob Gilmore Mike Walker David deBelle Paul Johnson John Britton Gary Higgins Women's doubles Claire Backhouse Johanne Falardeau Cheryl Carton Vicky Toutz Monica Narcowicz Mary Thelf Denyse Julien Sandra Skillings Mixed doubles Paul Johnson Claire Backhouse Jamie McKee Johanne Falardeau Mike Walker Monica Narcowicz John Britton Cheryl Carton Mixed team(Devlin Cup) Not awarded
Medal table
Mixed team The mixed team event, also known as the Devlin Cup, was held from 18 to 19 April 1979. Three countries competed in the event. In the semi-finals, the United States beat hosts Mexico 5–0. In the final, Canada defeated the United States 4–1 to win the title.
Knockout stage
Final
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