07 – 25 AugClosed

Toronto 1985

World Masters

Games

Canada

Participants

8305

Dates

07 – 25 Aug 1985

Sports

22

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

“You make friends for life at these events”

“We see people this year we saw in Torino, and we see them at other places and you start to see people again. Compete against people and you become friends over a period of time.”

“I can only smile from ear to ear!”

“I’m going home with a nice set of medals, so happy. Smile says it all!”

“The vibe and atmosphere is just amazing”

“I’m being really impressed by our results, everyone has tried their hardest. We’ve got the medals. You feel good. It’s just a lovely vibe, it’s been a very friendly atmosphere, everyone has been very welcoming, it’s been very well organised and we’re very grateful for that.”

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