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
“You play sport and are a tourist at the same time!”
“Being part of the Games allows you to be a tourist as well and being part of everything that is going on in the area.”
“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.”
“I try to get the best out of myself”
“I like to go out there, train as hard as I can and be the best that I can.”
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