1995

The ninth world games took place at NEw Haven, Connecticut with 7000 athletes in attendance. Unified sports were contested for the first time. Table tennis, golf, badminton, and team handball were also contested. The marathon was ran, the squat lift was added to wieghtlifting. Sailing took place as a medal event. Runners ran over the hurdles for the first time and bicylists rode 25 miles. This was also the first time that athletes came to the games as officials- there were 50 of them.