1920 Summer Olympics

The Games of the VII Olympiad were held in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium. The city was chosen to memorialize Belgium for its suffering in World War I, beating out Amsterdam and Lyon for the right to hold the games. The 1916 Olympics were scheduled to be held in Berlin but were canceled due to the fighting in World War I.

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1920 - Antwerp - Belgium - World War I - Amsterdam - Lyon - Berlin

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Games of the VII Olympiad

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Nations participating29

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Athletes participating2,669 (2,591 men, 78 women)

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Events154 in 22 sports

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Opening ceremoniesApril 20, 1920

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April 20 - 1920

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Closing ceremoniesSeptember 12, 1920

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September 12 - 1920

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Officially opened byAlbert I of Belgium

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Athlete's OathVictor Boin

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Athlete's Oath - Victor Boin

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Judge's Oathnot applicable

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Olympic Torchnot applicable

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StadiumOlympisch Stadion

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Stadium - Olympisch Stadion

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