As of 2020, which city has hosted the most Summer Olympic Games?

The Summer Olympic Games is a multiple sports event held at a four-year interval in different countries across the world and their origin dates back to ancient Greece. The first Games in the modern era were officiated by the King of Greece in 1896. Cities interested in hosting the Summer Olympics are required to bid. The International Olympic Committee evaluates the proposals through a rigorous process. Some cities have however hosted the Games multiple times, and they are London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Paris, and Athens.

London, the capital of the United Kingdom, has hosted three Summer Olympic Games, doing so in 1908, 1948, and 2012. London constructed the White City Stadium with a capacity 66,000 people. These Games set a significant precedent for the present day such as the standard marathon distance of 42 kilometers (26 miles).

The Olympic Games experienced a hiatus in the early 1940s because of WWII. The post-war era had left the world in financial ruin, and the games were a rather open affair. The women boarded at dormitories in Southlands College while the men stayed at an army camp in Uxbridge.

London hosted the Summer Olympic Games for the third time in 2012. These games were colorful and were held in spectacular sporting facilities located in the Olympic park. The Olympic Village was situated near the Olympic Park and enhanced the experience for the athletes.