In which years has London hosted the Summer Olympic Games?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1908, 1948 and 2012
- Step 1: Cities that have hosted the Summer Olympic Games three times are Paris (1900, 1924, 2024) and London (1908, 1948, 2012). Answer: 1908, 1948 and 2012. Why not the others: 1920, 1956 and 2000, 1896, 1924 and 1988 and 1900, 1936 and 1972 don't fit.
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