The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II.
Helsinki was chosen as the host city over bids from Amsterdam and five American cities: Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles,...
Start date:
- Jul 19, 1952
End date:
- Aug 3, 1952
Location(s):
Also known as:
- Games of the XV Olympiad
