Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which olympics were first hosted on television

  1. 1960, Rome, Italy

  2. 1906, Athens, Greece

  3. 1936, Berlin, Germany

  4. 1908, London, United Kingdom
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 1936 Berlin Olympics were the first Olympic Games to be televised. Experimental broadcasts were shown to viewing rooms in Berlin and surrounding areas, though very few people had televisions at the time. The 1960 Rome Olympics were the first to be broadcast widely across Europe. The 1906 and 1908 options are too early for television technology.

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