In anticipation of returning to London for the 1948 Summer Olympics in Season 3, we thought it would be fun to first revisit London 1908. Enjoy!

What could be worse for the Olympic movement than the disastrous St. Louis Games? How about an actual natural disaster? In 1906, the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius disrupted the plans for the 1908 Olympiad to be hosted in Rome. With less than two years to put together a plan, London rides in to rescue the Games as host city – and sets a new standard for the possibilities of the Olympic Games. From flag protests to the addition of figure skating, London 1908 was truly one for the books.

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Sources:

1908 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

London 1908 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results

The History Press | London's first Olympics, 1908

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