Which city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympic Games?

Rio de Janeiro hosted the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

The Games were held from 5 to 21 August 2016 and were the first Summer Olympics staged in South America. Rio de Janeiro became the host after winning the International Olympic Committee vote in 2009, defeating Madrid, Tokyo, and Chicago. The event used venues across four main Olympic zones, including Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Deodoro, and Maracanã.

The opening ceremony took place at Maracanã Stadium, while many athletics events were held at the João Havelange Olympic Stadium. Beach volleyball at Copacabana and rowing at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas gave the Games settings closely associated with the city.

The United States topped the medal table, and Brazil won its first Olympic gold medal in men’s football at the Games. Rio’s Olympics are distinct from Tokyo 2020, which was postponed and ultimately held in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.