When Was the Olympics Not Held Every Four Years?
The Olympics, a prestigious international sporting event, has traditionally been held every four years. However, there have been three exceptions to this rule:
World War I (1916): The Olympics were scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, but were canceled due to the outbreak of World War I.
World War II (1940 and 1944): The Olympics were scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan, and London, England, respectively, but were once again canceled due to the ongoing global conflict.
COVID-19 Pandemic (2020): The Olympics scheduled for Tokyo, Japan, were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Related Questions and Brief Answers:
- How many times have the Olympics been canceled due to war? 3
- When was the Olympics first canceled? 1916
- What caused the Olympics to be postponed in 2020? COVID-19 pandemic
- Are the Olympics always held in the same location? No
- How often are the Summer and Winter Olympics held? Every 4 years
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