07 – 25 AugClosed

Toronto 1985

World Masters

Games

Canada

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Participants

8305

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Dates

07 – 25 Aug 1985

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Sports

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Country

Canada

The Rise of the Masters Movement

The Toronto 1985 World Masters Games marked history as the year of the masters, bringing together pioneering athletes in the very first edition of this global sporting festival. It was a groundbreaking celebration that set the stage for decades of passion, competition, and friendship to follow.

Athlete Comments & Reviews

“I participate because I still can!”

“People say; why are you doing it, and I say: “because I can!””

“Find the sport your body can do”

“It’s just about finding something you can physically do for your age”

“One of the best experiences of my life!”

“Since I started the journey in 2013 with the Masters Games it’s been one of the most marvellous experiences of my life. Apart from getting married and having children. It’s fantastic!”