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The ''First'' '''International Special Olympics Games''' (Summer Special Olympics) were held in [[Soldier Field]], [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]] on July 20, 1968. Some of the smaller indoor events were held in the [[Hilton Chicago|Conrad Hilton Hotel]] on Michigan Avenue. |
The ''First'' '''International Special Olympics Games''' (Summer Special Olympics) were held in [[Soldier Field]], [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]], on July 20, 1968. Some of the smaller indoor events were held in the [[Hilton Chicago|Conrad Hilton Hotel]] on Michigan Avenue. |
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1,000 athletes from 26 states, and Canada competed in track and swimming. Swimming included 25 meter races, and track had short distance runnings, ball throws, and standing long jump. |
1,000 athletes from U.S. 26 states, and Canada competed in track and swimming. Swimming included 25 meter races, and track had short distance runnings, ball throws, and standing long jump. |
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The athlete's oath was introduced at these games by founder [[Eunice Kennedy Shriver|Eunice Shriver]] at the opening ceremony. The oath is, "Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt." |
The athlete's oath was introduced at these games by founder [[Eunice Kennedy Shriver|Eunice Shriver]] at the opening ceremony. The oath is, "Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt." |
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The First International Special Olympics Games (Summer Special Olympics) were held in Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, United States, on July 20, 1968. Some of the smaller indoor events were held in the Conrad Hilton Hotel on Michigan Avenue.
1,000 athletes from U.S. 26 states, and Canada competed in track and swimming. Swimming included 25 meter races, and track had short distance runnings, ball throws, and standing long jump.
The athlete's oath was introduced at these games by founder Eunice Shriver at the opening ceremony. The oath is, "Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt."