BOSTON (WHDH) - The Special Olympics held their opening ceremony in Boston Friday night.

Athletes from around the world gathered for Massachusetts summer games.

The athletes ranged in age from 2 years old to a 79-year-old track and field star.

The games will run throughout the weekend at both the Harvard Athletic Complex and Boston University.

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