1968 Special Olympics World Summer Games

The 1968 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held Chicago, Illinois, United States, on July 20, 1968. Most of the event was held at Soldier Field, while some of the smaller indoor aspects were held in the Conrad Hilton Hotel. The event was co-sponsored by the Chicago Park District and the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation.

1,000 athletes from 26 U.S. states, Canada, and France competed in track and swimming.

The athlete's oath was introduced at these games by founder Eunice Shriver at the opening ceremony. The oath is, "Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt."