1970 Special Olympics was the second edition of the Special Olympics World Games held in Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, the United States, from August 13 to August 15 in 1970. This event was co-sponsored by the Chicago Park District and the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation. Two thousand and five hundred children from 47 states in the United States, Canada, and France participated. One hundred and ninety events of swimming and track and field were contested.
There were 190 events in two sports, track and field and swimming. Track and field events included 50 yard dash, 300 yard run, mile run, high jump, standing long jump, 440 relay, and softball throw. Swimming events included 25 yard and 50 yard free style swimming. [1] [2] [3] [4]
References
- ^ "Olympics Set for Retarded Youngsters". Lubbock Avalanche Journal. 14 August 1970. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "State School Athletes to Compete in Olympic Meete". Abilene Reporter News. 13 August 1970. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "5 To Compete at Special Olympics". The Brazil Daily Times. 7 August 1970. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Two Waco Girl Post Wins In Special Olympic Meet". Big Spring Daily Herald. 16 August 1970. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Children's Games Set". The Chicago Tribune. 9 August 1970. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Flame Ritual Opens Event for Retarded". The Chicago Tribune. 14 August 1970. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ Gill, Donna (15 August 1970). "Thrill of Olympics Comes to Retarded". The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- Special Olympics World Games
- International sports competitions hosted by the United States
- 1970 in the United States
- Sports competitions in Chicago
- 1970 in multi-sport events
- 1970 in Illinois
- 1970 in American sports
- Multi-sport events in the United States
- 1970s in Chicago
- August 1970 sports events in the United States
- Events at Soldier Field