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title: "1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki"
year: 1952
country: "Finland"
canonical: "https://recap.at/1952/helsinki-olympics-1952"
slug: "helsinki-olympics-1952"
recapType: "global_event"
startDate: "1952-07-19"
endDate: "1952-08-03"
---

# 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki

> The first Olympics held in the Soviet bloc, these Games became a stage for Cold War athletic competition and showcased Soviet sporting ambitions.

## Summary

The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad and commonly known as Helsinki 1952, were an international multi-sport event held from 19 July to 3 August 1952 in Helsinki, Finland.

## Sources

- [1952 Summer Olympics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1952_Summer_Olympics) - Wikipedia

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Canonical: https://recap.at/1952/helsinki-olympics-1952