| Who/Why | What | When | Where | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Who started Special Olympics
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All track and field events
What events were included in the first Special Olympics?
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1968
When were the first Special Olympics held?
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Wichita, Kansas
Where was the Law Enforcement Torch Run founded?
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nearly 3.5 milion
How many people does the Special Olympics serve?
|
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John F. Kennedy
Who was Eunice Kennedy Shriver's brother?
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Boxing
What is not an approved sport in Special Olympics?
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2003
When was the 11th Special Olympics held?
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in Soldier Field in Chicago
Where were the first Special Olympics World games officially held?
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from individuals through the Special Olympics direct mail program
How does Special Olympics receive the vast majority of their funding?
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Becuase sports that involve direct violent contact are not allowed.
Why is boxing not an approved Special Olympic sport?
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75%
What percentage of Special Olympics athletes are from outside the United States?
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1981
When was the Law Enforcement Torch Run started?
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in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Where were the first World Winter Games for Special Olympics held?
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every 4 years
How often are Special Olympics held?
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Because of the global reach of the Healthy Athletes program.
Why is Special Olympics the largest public health organization in the world for people with disabilities?
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