1991 Summer Universiade
Videos
The 1991 Summer Universiade, officially known as the XVI Summer Universiade and generally referred to as the World Student Games, were held in Sheffield, England from 14 to 25 July 1991. The Games wer
Hyde Park flats during the 1991 Summer Universiade
Don Valley Stadium
Videos
Don Valley Stadium was a multi-sport stadium in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It was constructed and first opened in 1990, and hosted the 1991 World Student Games. It was named after the nearby
1991 Summer Universiade
…after industrial decline. It set up a company, Universiade GB Ltd, to run the games. New facilities built for the event included the centrepiece Don Valley Stadium and other arenas, while the Lyceum Theatre was renovated for the associated cultural events. More than 3,300 athletes took part from 101 countries…
Stadium c. 1990
A view of the running track and surrounding seating