15 Magnificent Olympic Cities

Of all the nations that have hosted the Summer Olympics, only a few have been more than once lucky to be the destinations of the world’s most prestigious games. The United States has hosted four summer Olympics, while Britain has hosted three. Enjoy a visual tour of these great cities that have made Olympic history.

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Sydney: One hundred and ninety-nine nations participated in the millennial Olympics to be held in Sydney, the second time that the Games were staged in the southern hemisphere. North and South Korea marched in a single contingent but participated separately. Afghanistan was banned due to the Taliban’s atrocities on women in sport.
Sydney: One hundred and ninety-nine nations participated in the millennial Olympics to be held in Sydney, the second time that the Games were staged in the southern hemisphere. North and South Korea marched in a single contingent but participated separately. Afghanistan was banned due to the Taliban’s atrocities on women in sport.