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These Countries Have Hosted the Most Olympic Games

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These Countries Have Hosted the Most Olympic Games

Which countries have hosted the most Olympic games? We’re coming up on the launch of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, which is the third time France has hosted it. So, without further ado, it is worth taking a look at the most popular hosts throughout the history of the games.

#10: China

China could potentially end up hosting the most Olympic games in the future.
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  • Summer Games Hosted: 1
  • Winter Games Hosted: 1
  • Total Games: 2

#9: Greece

Despite the games originating in Greece, the country isn’t a top contender for most Olympic games hosted.
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  • Summer Games Hosted: 2
  • Winter Games Hosted: 0
  • Total Games: 2

#8: Canada

Canada has hosted more Winter Olympics than Summer at this point.
  • Summer Games Hosted: 1
  • Winter Games Hosted: 2
  • Total Games: 3

#7: Germany

Interestingly, Germany’s numbers would’ve been higher if it weren’t for cancellations.
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  • Summer Games Hosted: 2
  • Winter Games Hosted: 1
  • Total Games: 3

#6: United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is a contender for the most Olympic games hosted in the summer, but hasn’t had a single Winter game yet.
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  • Summer Games Hosted: 3
  • Winter Games Hosted: 0
  • Total Games: 3

#5: Australia

Surprising no one, Australia hasn’t hosted the Winter games yet. However, it is a contender for the most Olympic games hosted in the summer.
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  • Summer Games Hosted: 3
  • Winter Games Hosted: 0
  • Total Games: 3

#4: Italy

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  • Summer Games Hosted: 1
  • Winter Games Hosted: 3
  • Total Games: 4

#3: Japan

Japan has an equal number of Summer and Winter games hosted so far.
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  • Summer Games Hosted: 2
  • Winter Games Hosted: 2
  • Total Games: 4

#2: France

France tidily ties up second place for the most Olympic games hosted so far.
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  • Summer Games Hosted: 3
  • Winter Games Hosted: 3
  • Total Games: 6

#1: United States of America

The United States has the most Olympic games hosted throughout the history of the modern games.
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  • Summer Games Hosted: 5
  • Winter Games Hosted: 4
  • Total Games: 9

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