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Olympians are strong, athletic and adored by millions. Icons such as Prince Harry and Kate Middleton cheer for them. Stars such as Justin Bieber tweet them. They are glorified. They are honored. They are Tivoed. But here at GoAbroad, we aren't envious of any of that. We'd actually prefer not to be broadcast in slow motion while pushing our bodies to the max.
Do you know what we are jealous of? Travel.
Olympians and elite athletes get to compete across the globe. Not only do Olympians get to see the world, but they get to have the world brought to them. They get to compete side by side with athletes from countries such as China, Russia, Maldives and Sri Lanka. While not all of these athletes can communicate with one another, they all have a shared understanding of sport and what it means to compete. And that's why we're jealous of Olympic athletes.
But we aren't going to sit and sulk in a green puddle of envy, and neither should you. Anyone can travel, and GoAbroad.com can help. We've put together a list of every location athletes involved in the Summer Olympics have traveled to. These locations are chosen by an Olympic committee, so you know they're worth the visit. Unlike Olympic athletes who are limited to a hotel room, a training facility and the big stage, you are free to explore the entirety of each location! You won't even have to worry about paparazzi.
Take a look at these countries and click on the ones that are linked to see all of the ways you can explore that nation. Not linked? Head to GoAbroad.com and search opportunities for yourself!
1896 - Athens, Greece
1900 - Paris, France
1904 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States
1906 - Athens, Greece
1908 - London, England
1912 - Stockholm, Sweden
1916 - Not held
1920 - Antwerp, Belgium
1924 - Paris, France
1928 - Amsterdam, Holland
1932 - Los Angeles, California, United States
1936 - Berlin, Germany
1940 - Not held
1944 - Not held
1948 - London, England
1952 - Helsinki, Finland
1956 - Melbourne, Australia
1960 - Rome, Italy
1964 - Tokyo, Japan
1968 - Mexico City, Mexico
1972 - Munich, Germany
1976 - Montreal, Canada
1980 - Moscow, Russia
1984 - Los Angeles, California, United States
1988 - Seoul, South Korea
1992 - Barcelona, Spain
1996 - Atlanta, Georgia, United States
2000 - Sydney, Australia
2004 - Athens, Greece
2008 - Beijing, China
2012 - London, England
2016 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Which of these destinations are you dying to visit? Tell us in the comments below!
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