2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games
Host city | Anchorage , Alaska , United States |
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Nations | >80 |
Athletes | ~2750 |
Events | –7 sports |
Opening | March 4 |
Closing | March 11 |
Torch lighter | – |
Summer | |
Winter | |
← 1997 Toronto |
The 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games was the 7th edition of the Winter Special Olympics World Games.It is a multi-sporting event that was held from March 4, 2001, to March 11, 2001. It was hosted by Anchorage, Alaska which is in Alaska, a state of the United States.[1]
Cross Country Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Speed Skating, Floor Hockey, Snowshoeing and Snowboarding were the sporting events that took place at the Winter Special Olympics. More than 2750 athletes and coaches from 80 countries participated at the Games.[2][3]
The Local Organizing Committee raised about 17 million for the Games while more than 6000 people worked as volunteers for the Games.
This event is set to be the largest sporting event held in the history of Alaska.
References
- ^ "Special Olympics World Games Comes to Anchorage - Alaska Sports Hall Of Fame". Alaska Sports Hall Of Fame. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
- ^ ""2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games: Showcases a "Can Do" Attitude on the Global Stage. (Sports, Recreation, & Play)" - The Exceptional Parent, Vol. 31, Issue 5, May 2001". Archived from the original on 2017-09-04.
- ^ "Team USA Selected for 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games | Peninsula Clarion". peninsulaclarion.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2017-09-04.
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