World War 1 + World War 2
Olympiads were not held in the years of World Wars I and Two.
It was not held during the two world wars.
Due to the World Wars, there were no Olympics in 1916, 1940 and 1944.
B/c the fighting would have interfered with it.
Apart from during the world wars, it's been held every year since 1903. This year, 2013, was the 100th time the Tour de France was held.
The games were canceled during World Wars 1 and 2.
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It is held to remember and pay respect to those who gave their lives for their country in wars from the past and wars currently taking place.
These wars are known as World Wars because many countries of the world fought in the war
The Summer Olympics have been held every Leap Year from 1900 up to 2012, except there were no Games held during the 2 World Wars, that was in 1916,1940 & 1944. 3 times altogether.
The Tour de France is held every year. The only times it has not been held is during the two World Wars.