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The 1940 summer Olympics were originally given to Tokyo but since the WW II was already going on in Asia, the games were moved to Helsinki in 1938. A year later Winter War started when Finland was attacked by Soviet Union. After the three month war Finland was amazingly still independent and was still going to organize the 1940 games.
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Why are there no winter Olympics 1940 and 1944?
There were no Winter Olympics in 1940 & 1944 due to World War II.
Which city hosted 1940 summer olympics?
There was no Olympic games in 1940.
What were the two intended venues for the 1940 and 1944 Olympics?
Tokyo in 1940 and London in 1944.
Where were the winter Olympics held in 1940?
The 1940 Winter Olympics were not held due to World War II. They were originally scheduled to be held in Sapporo, Japan.
This swimmer qualified for the canceled 1940 Olympics but instead was discovered by Hollywood at the 1940 Aquacade in San Francisco?
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