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Listed here some Summer Olympic Games host cities and their location relative to the equator. Thanks to Hank Wisniewski of Austin, Texas, U.S.A for providing the data. See a similar list for the Winter Olympics. See the full list of host cities.

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SUMMER OLYMPICS HOST CITIES FARTHEST from the EQUATOR:

1. Helsinki, Finland (1952; 60.17° N)
2. Stockholm, Sweden (1912 (& 1956 equestrian events); 59.33° N)
3. Moscow, Soviet Union (1980; 55.75° N)
4. Berlin, Germany (1936; 52.52° N)
5. Amsterdam, Netherlands (1928; 52.37° N)

SUMMER OLYMPICS HOST CITIES CLOSEST to the EQUATOR:

1. Mexico City, Mexico (1968; 19.43° N)
2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2016; 22.91° S)
3. Atlanta, United States (1996; 33.76° N)
4. Sydney, Australia (2000; 33.86° S)
5. Los Angeles, United States (1932, 1984 & 2028; 34.05° N)

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Related Pages

• Discussion about the Host cities of the Winter Olympic Games
• Host countries of the Olympics
• See also other sporting lists