General knowledge question

In which year did the UK last host the Summer Olympics before London 2012?

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Correct answer

1948

The UK hosted the Summer Olympics in 1948 in London, known as the Austerity Games.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Thursday 9 July 2026.

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