1986 FIFA World Cup first nation to host two World Cups. This second World Cup in Mexico came 16 years after the first one in 1970. A severe earthquake in September 1985, eight months before the tournament, cast doubt over Mexico's ability to organize the event, but the stadia were not affected and it was decided to go ahead with the preparations. As 1986 had been declared the International Year of Peace by the United Nations, the advertising boards of all the stadia displayed the FIFA and United Nations logos along with the legend "Football for Peace – Peace Year". For the design of
FIS Ski Flying World Championships 1985 meters in 2nd round of official training. After that jump FIS introduced 191 meters rule to prevent hunting world record distances and which was in use from 1986-1994. FIS Ski Flying World Championships 1985 The FIS Ski Flying World Ski Championships 1985 took place in Planica, Yugoslavia for the record third time. Planica hosted the championships previously in 1972 and 1979. Defending champion was Klaus Ostwald from East Germany. And new champion became Matti Nykänen. There was no qualifying at the time, just official training on Friday March 15. On which three world records was set: one by Mike Holland