Special Olympics Begins
Classification:
Physical Education: Related to instructional classes in education.
Sport: Related to professional or amateur sporting events, including interscholastic athletic events.
Event Date:
1968
Location:
Soldier Field Chicago, Illinois USA
Characteristics:
of international importance
of United States importance
of regional or local importance
College
High school
Elementary school
Specific to women
Legal issue
Description:
The 1st International Special Olympic Summer Games was made up of 1000 athletes from 26 U.S. States and Canada. The Athletes Competed in Track and Field, Swimming, and Floor Hockey.
The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games are held in Athens, Greece. Nearly 7,000 athletes from 170 countries take part.
Reference Citation:
The history of special olympics. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.specialolympics.org/history.aspx
Contributors:
Nick Knell
Alaura Seley
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