Participants
24886
Dates
05 – 13 Oct 2002
Sports
26
Country
Australia
Biggest Global Multi-Sport Festival
The Melbourne 2002 World Masters Games proudly lived up to its title as the biggest multi-sport festival on earth, uniting tens of thousands of athletes in an unforgettable celebration of competition and community. From world-class venues to a festival atmosphere, the Games showcased Melbourne’s energy, diversity, and love for sport on a global stage.
Athlete Comments & Reviews
“I participate because I still can!”
“People say; why are you doing it, and I say: “because I can!””
“We have so much fun and you share special moments together”
“You’re always among friends, and you have a lot of fun, and you cry together, you laugh together, you’re disappointed together.. But most of the time you just have fun.”
“Seeing the older athletes, I’m like, that’s what I want to do!”
“The inspiration watching those in their 70s/80s, still out there running, I’m like, that’s what I want to do. There’s just no giving up.”
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