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  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
    Dates: 26th June – 4th July 1999
    Theme: Its All About Attitude
    7,000 Athletes
    150 Programs

    1999 Games: Thirty Years of Progress

    Mrs. Shriver marvels at the changes in expectations and attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities in the 30-year history of Special Olympics.

27 Sports A – Z

Athletics

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Badminton

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Basketball

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Bocce

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Bowling

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Cycling

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Stick Shooting

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Football

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Golf

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Gymnastics-Artistic

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Gymnastics-Rhythmic

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Handball

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Long Jump

Powerlifting

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Roller Skating

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Sailing

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Softball

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Swimming

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Table Tennis

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Volleyball

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