White City Stadium
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White City Stadium in London, England, was built for the 1908 Summer Olympics. It hosted the finish of the first modern marathon and swimming, speedway, boxing, show jumping, athletics, stock car racing, concerts and a match at the 1966 World Cup.
The stadium during the 1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Franco-British Exhibition site seen from the air. The White City Stadium is to the right of the view
The White City Stadium during the 1908 Summer Olympics
Team captains shake hands after a Canada-United States American football game at White City Stadium, 14 February 1944
1908 Summer Olympics
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The 1908 Summer Olympics were an international multi-sport event held in London, England, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 October 1908. The 1908 Games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome, but were relocated on financial grounds following the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906, which claimed over 100 lives; Rome eventually hosted the Games in 1960.
Programme for the 1908 Summer Olympics
Dorando Pietri finishes the marathon.