The United States has hosted more Olympic Games than any other country — eight so far! The 2028 games (which will be here before you know it!) are happening in Los Angeles, California. These other cities have also played host: St. Louis, MO — 1904 Summer Games

When was the last time the US hosted the Olympics?

Olympic Games hosted in the United States St. Louis, MO — 1904 Summer Games Lake Placid, NY — 1932 and 1980 Winter Games​ Los Angeles, CA — 1932 and 1984 Summer Games (also chosen to host 2028 Summer Olympics) Squaw Valley, CA — 1960 Winter Games Atlanta, GA — 1996 Summer Games Salt Lake City, UT — 2002 Winter Games

How many cities host the summer and Winter Olympics?

Since the inception of the Olympic Games, 23 cities have played host to the Summer Games while Winter Games have been held in 19 cities. In addition, five Olympic Games have been canceled due to war. Summer Olympics is the older of the two Olympic events. There have been 29 Summer Olympic events taking place in 22 cities around the globe.

Where did the first Summer Olympics take place?

There have been 29 Summer Olympic events taking place in 22 cities around the globe. The United States has hosted the Summer Olympic Games four times, the most of any country. The first Olympics event in the US was hosted by St. Louis in 1904.

How many Olympics have been held in the US?

The United States has hosted eight Olympic Games in total – which is more than any other country. Following PyeongChang, Tokyo will host the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Were the Olympics ever held in America?

The United States has hosted the Summer Olympic Games four times: the 1904 Games was held in St. Louis, Missouri; the 1932 and 1984 Games were both held in Los Angeles, California; and the 1996 Games were held in Atlanta, Georgia.

What state has the most Olympians?

Based on the most recent census data, Rhode Island is the state with the highest rate of Olympians with 3.8 for every 1,000,000 residents (Washington D.C. is even higher, but alas, still not a state). Oregon, with 14 Olympians, is second with 3.5 Olympians for every 1,000,000…

What cities have hosted the Olympic Games?

Seven cities have hosted the Olympic Games more than once: Athens; Paris; London; St. Moritz, Switzerland; Lake Placid, New York; Los Angeles; and Innsbruck, Austria. London is the only city to have hosted the Olympics three times. Paris will become the next city to do so when it hosts the 2024 Summer Games.