By Nick Butler and Michael Pavitt in Toronto

With seven seconds left in the rugby sevens final here, Harry Jones muscled his way over the line to score a gold medal winning try and cap a remarkable day of comebacks for his team, as well as a second successive day packed to the rafters with home success at the Pan American Games.

By Nick Butler and Michael Pavitt in Toronto

Hosts nation Canada claimed the opening gold medal of the Pan American Games here today, and then took three more on a hugely successful first day of sporting action otherwise marked by several spectacular victories for American athletes.

Barbara Riveros produced a blistering run to claim a gold medal in the Pan American Games women's triathlon here today, with the result also securing Chile a berth next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

By Nick Butler and Michael Pavitt in Toronto

A gravity defying stunt from Canadian sprinting legend Donovan Bailey and a heartfelt tribute to late Americas sporting chief Mario Vasquez-Rana formed the highlights of tonight's Opening Ceremony of the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games.

By Nick Butler and Michael Pavitt in Toronto

By Nick Butler and Michael Pavitt in Toronto

PrideHouse Toronto officially opened its doors today with the aim of ensuring the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games is the most inclusive multi-sport Games ever for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) athletes.

An additional 31 athletics competitors have been added to the field for the Pan American Games following widespread confusion, and fierce debate, after over 900 athletes thought they had qualified despite only 680 places being available.

Small blocks of new tickets for some of the most high-demand events at this year's Pan American Games have been made available by Toronto 2015, as athletes start to arrive in Canada for Opening Ceremony on Friday (July 10).

Toronto 2015 have revealed their final plans for transportation during the Pan American and Parapan American Games as Ontario prepares for the increased demand when competition gets underway.

The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) have launched a new public service announcement campaign for their Parapan American Games team.

Olympic canoeing bronze medallist Mark Oldershaw will carry Canada's flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games.