Helsinki 1952 LegacyHelsinki 1952 Legacy © Maarit Hohteri / Helsinki Partners - The Helsinki Municipal Swimming Stadium was originally built in preparation for the 1940 Olympic Games, and was finally used for the Games in 1952, 2022.Helsinki 1952: Preparations pay off for delayed Finnish Olympic GamesHelsinki was well prepared to host the Games of the XV Olympiad. The Finnish capital had been awarded the 1940 Olympic Games, which were then cancelled due to the outbreak of the Second World War.Legacy overviewLegaciesLegaciesHelsinki 1952 LegacyOlympic Velodrome 08 Jan 2025Helsinki 1952 LegacyHelsinki Municipal Swimming Stadium and Ahvenisto Swimming Pool 08 Jan 2025Helsinki 1952 LegacyHelsinki Olympic Stadium 08 Jan 2025Helsinki 1952 LegacyOlympic Village 08 Jan 2025Helsinki 1952 LegacyHelsinki 1952: Olympic venues overview 08 Jan 2025Helsinki 1952 LegacySporting highlights 08 Jan 2025Helsinki 1952 LegacyA place of sporting pilgrimage 08 Jan 2025Helsinki 1952 LegacyA milestone in Olympic volunteering 08 Jan 2025Helsinki 1952 LegacyHelsinki 1952: Preparations pay off for delayed Finnish Olympic Games 08 Jan 2025More informationDiscover Olympic legaciesThe Olympic Games are all about their legacies. The benefits that the Games create – from increased sports participation and educational programmes to a boosted economy and an improved urban environment – are numerous.Learn moreRelive all the action from Helsinki 1952Learn more
