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The Olympics were canceled in 1940 and 1944 on account of World War II.

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What was the country that hosted the Olympic Games in 1944?

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What country won the most medals in the Olympics in 1916?

Due to the world war's nobody won medals the olympics were cancelled in 1916,1940 and 1944.


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Why wernt the Olympics held in 1944?

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Which in 3 years did world wars cause the cancellation of the Olympics?

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