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Athens, Greece
First Modern Olympics. 14 Nations Competed and there were a total of 241 Men. There were 9 Sports which included 43 events. Picture Site:
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Paris, France
The Second Summer Olympics was held in Paris, France and Women competed for the first time. 24 Nations participated with a total of 997 Men and Women Athletes. There were 18 sports and 95 events. this image was found here.http://rugby-pioneers.blogs.com/rugby/page/3/ -
St.Louis, United States
The Third Olympics were held in the U.S. 12 Nations participated with a total of 651 Athletes, only 6 were women. There were 17 sports and 91 events total. -
London, United Kingdom
The 4th Summer Olympics were held in London. There were 22 Nations competing and a total of 2008 Athletes. There were 22 sports and 110 events. image found here.http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/674848 -
Stockholm, Sweden
The fifth Olympics were held in Stockholm. There were 28 participating Nations and 2407 Athletes. There were 14 sports and 102 events. image found herehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/agusem-pHdVCsB-x2Y -
World War I
The 6th Summer Olympics was originally awarded to Berlin, cancelled because of World War I. -
Antwerp, Belgium
After World War I the 7th Olympics were held in Antwerp. There were 29 participating nations and 2626 Athletes. There were 22 sports and 154 events. image sitehttp://ko.fotopedia.com/items/eq304r1pgkg9a-AQqSp2uUQWM -
Paris, France
The 8th Olympics were held in Paris again. This time there were 44 nations and 3089 athletes competing in 17 sports and 126 events. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-2264549961 -
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The 9th Summer Olympics were held in Amsterdam. This was the first Olympics where the Olympic Flame was lit! There were 46 competing nations and a total of 2883 athletes. There were 14 sports with 109 events total. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-2471217945 -
Los Angeles, United States
The 10th olympics were held in the US again this time in LA. It was the first use of a photo finish camera and the first time winners stood on a tiered stand with national flags raised above them. There were 37 Nations participating and 1332 athletes. There were 14 sports and 117 events. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-3916231031 -
Berlin, Germany
The 11th Olympics were held in Berlin. It was the first Olympics to be televised. Basketball became an Olympic sport for the first time and was won by the USA. 49 Nations and 3963 athletes competed. There were 19 sports and 129 events. image site: http://www.fotopedia.com/items/fransimo-FPHD8d8O9tU -
World War II
Scheduled to be held in Tokoyo, then Heisinki, but cancelled due to WWII. -
World War II
Scheduled for London, canceled due to WWII -
London, United Kingdom
The 12th Olympics were held in London again. 59 nations and 4104 athletes competed in 17 sports with 136 events. image site http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2884061 -
Helsinki, Finland
The 15th Olympics were held in Helsinki. There were 69 competing nations and 4955 athletes who participated in 17 sports with 149 events. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-3281752228 -
Melbourne, Australia
The 16th Olympics were held in Melbourne. There was a lot of boycotting of the games at this time. 72 nations and 3314 athletes competed in 17 sports with 145 events. image sitehttp://www.tendenci.com/photos/1225/in/42/ -
Rome, Italy
The 17th Summer Olympics were held in Rome. 83 Nations and 5338 athletes competed in 17 sports with 150 events. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-2686418223 -
Tokyo, Japan
The 18th Summer Olympics were held in Tokyo. 93 nations competed and 5151 athletes. There were 19 sports and 163 different events. This was the first Olympics held in Asia. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-2152157038 -
Mexico City, Mexico
The 19th Olympic games were held in Mexico City. 112 Nations and 5516 athletes competed in 18 sports and 172 events. Tommie Smith and John Carlos both gave the 'black power' salute as the US national anthem is played in protest against racial prejudice in America. image site http://www.fotopedia.com/items/anboto-H9Eue2B8UI8 -
Munich, West Germany
The 20th Olympics were held in Munich. 121 nations and 7134 athletes competed in 21 sports and 195 events. 11 members of the Israeli team were massacered by terrorists. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-2554654752 -
Montreal, Canada
The 21st Olympics were held in Montreal. 92 Nations and 6084 athletes competed in 21 sport with 198 events. 31 nations boycotted these games which almost left Montreal Bankrupt. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/7k3jkt6f5ca4b-G50tg4ZsITE -
Moscow, Soviet Union
The 22nd Olympics were held in Moscow. 80 Nations and 5179 athletes competed in 21 sports with 203 events. 61 Nations refused to compete in these games as a protest against Russia's invasion of Afghanistan. image sitehttp://simple.fotopedia.com/items/8ng084uiphq30-2AIcp1v_eso -
Los Angeles, United States
The 23rd Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles again. This time 140 Nations and 6829 athletes competed in 21 sports 221 events. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is the only stadium to host the Olympics twice. http://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-3916231031 -
Seoul, South Korea
The 24th Summer Olympics were held in Seoul. 160 Nations participated and 8391 athletes. There were 23 sports and 237 events. 11 medalists were disqualified in these games because of using banned substances. image sitehttp://www.asmodehn.fr/~alex/Blog/index.php?m=09&y=07&entry=entry070918-121018 -
Barcelona, Spain
The 25th Olympics were held in Barcelona. 169 Nations and 9356 athletes participated in 25 sports with 257 events. image sitehttp://www.babbnet.com/photos/4380_highlights.htm -
Atlanta, United States
The 26th Summer Olympics was held again in the US in Atlanta. 197 Nations and 10318 athletes competed in 26 sports and 271 events. image sitehttp://www.public-domain-image.com/architecture-public-domain-images-pictures/city-downtown-public-domain-images-pictures/centenial-olympic-park-downtown-atlanta.jpg.html -
Sydney, Australia
The 27th Olympics were held in Sydney. 199 Nations and 10651 athletes participated in 28 sports and 300 events. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-3682979077 -
Athens, Greece
The 28th Olympics were held in Athens. 201 Nations and 10625 athletes competed in 28 sports with 301 events. image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-3682979077 -
Bejing, China
The 29th Olympics were held in Bejing. 204 Nations and 10942 athletes competed in 28 sports and 302 events. 43 world records and 132 Olympic records were broken during these Summer Olympic Games. Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals in swimming the most ever at a single Olympics image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/DuebEanLHZw-7gxurHR3EHE -
London, United Kingdom
The 30th Olympics were held in London for the third time. 204 Nations and 10820 athletes performed in 26 sports and 302 events. Michael Phelps wins record 19th Olympic medal with gold in 4x200 relay image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-7660675678 -
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The 31st games will be held in Rio! image sitehttp://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-3975081024
