World Winter Games Toronto, Canada 1997

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Location: Toronto, Canada

Dates: 1st – 8th Feb 1997

Number of Athletes: 2,000

Number of Programs: 73

Sports: 5

Videos

1997 Games: Look How Far You've Come

This is a selection of clips from Special Olympics World Games opening ceremonies including the Games in China and Ireland.

5 Sports A – Z

1997 World Games, Opening Ceremony.

1997 World Games, Opening Ceremony.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver enjoys the 1997 World Games.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver enjoys the 1997 World Games.

1997 World Games Speed Skater competes.

1997 World Games Speed Skater competes.

1997 World Games, Japanese athletes pose for a photo

1997 World Games, Special Olympics Nippon (Japan) athletes pose for a photo.

1997 World Games Cuban athletes.

1997 World Games, Special Olympics Cuba floor hockey team.

1997 World Games, medal winning athletes celebrates.

1997 World Games, medal winning athletes celebrates.

1997 World Games athlete.

1997 World Games athlete.