1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games
The 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill in North Carolina, United States between June 26 and July 4, 1999. The events in 19 sports were predominantly held on the campuses of North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina Central University.
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| Host city | Raleigh, North Carolina |
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| Nations participating | 150 |
| Athletes participating | 7,000+ |
| Events | 19 sports |
| Opening ceremony | June 26, 1999 |
| Closing ceremony | July 4, 1999 |
| Officially opened by | Billy Crystal and Stevie Wonder |
| Main venue | Carter–Finley Stadium (opening ceremony) |
The gymnastics venue opening ceremonies was held in the Raleigh Convention Center.
Events
- Aquatics (Chapel Hill)
- Track and field (Raleigh)
- Badminton (Durham)
- Basketball (Chapel Hill and Durham)
- Bocce (Pittsboro)
- Bowling (Raleigh)
- Cycling (Garner)
- Equestrian (Raleigh)
- Football / soccer (Raleigh)
- Golf (Durham and Cary)
- Gymnastics (Raleigh)
- Handball (Raleigh)
- Powerlifting (Raleigh)
- Roller skating (Raleigh)
- Sailing (Maryland coast)
- Softball (Raleigh)
- Table tennis (Chapel Hill)
- Tennis (Chapel Hill)
- Volleyball (Chapel Hill)
- Long Jump (Luwis Mcarthar)
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