History of the Special Olympics

The idea of the Special Olympicswas started in the early 60's. This happened when Eunice Shriver started a day camp for the mentally challenged. By 1968 she had developed the first international Special Olympic's at Soulder Feild in Chicago. Over a thousand participated in track, field and aquatics.

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Nick N. Last update:3/10/09