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Special Olympics World Winter Games Alaska 2001 Logo
  • Location: Anchorage, Alaska
    Dates: 4th – 11th March 2001
    Theme: Challenging New Frontiers
    Number of Athletes: 2,750
    Number of Programs: 80
    Opening Ceremonies from 2001 to 2009
    Photos and Videos
    Opening Ceremonies from 2001 to 2009
    This is a selection of clips from Special Olympics World Games opening ceremonies including the Games in China and Ireland.
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Alpine Skiing
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Cross Country Skiing
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Floor Hockey
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Short Track Speed Skating
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Snowboarding
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Snowshoeing
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Skating athletes celebrating their victory.
Athletes celebrate victory in figure skating at 2001 World Winter Games Alaska.
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Opening Ceremony of 2001 World Winter Games Alaska.
Athlete uses the torch to light the cauldron at the 2001 World Winter Games Alaska Opening Ceremony
Athlete uses the torch to light the cauldron at the 2001 World Winter Games Alaska Opening Ceremony.
Cross-country skier.
Cross-country skier at 2001 World Winter Games Alaska
Snowshoe athletes race to the finish line at 2001 World Winter Games Alaska
Snowshoe athletes race to the finish line at 2001 World Winter Games Alaska
Athletes run toward the floor hockey puck while a member from the opposing team tries to block.
Athletes run toward the floor hockey puck at 2001 World Winter Games Alaska.
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