Participants
11400
Dates
09 – 22 Aug 1998
Sports
28
Country
USA
The Global Celebration of Sport For Life
The Portland 1998 World Masters Games was a true global celebration of sport for life, bringing together athletes from every corner of the world in a spirit of unity and joy. The city came alive with competition, friendship, and lasting memories that embodied the lifelong power of sport.
Athlete Comments & Reviews
“See what your body can do and enjoy it!”
“If you make the age and your body is willing, you can compete.”
“There are so many different athletes in age and nationality”
“This is a beautiful platform that the Masters Games has where these athletes can come from all different spectrums of life and come to participate in the Games.”
“Sport is a lifestyle for us”
“Sport is just a way of life for both of us. Couldn’t not do it. We’ll be back for more! Unfinished business.”
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