London 1908 LegacyLondon 1908 Legacy © Hulton Archive/Getty Images - White City Stadium welcomed massive crowds of spectators for the Olympic Games London 1908.London 1908: The British capital goes Olympic for the first timeFor the first of the three Olympic Games that London has held to date, Britain was keen to show that it was a “great athletic nation” and had the sporting prowess to match its global economic and cultural clout.Legacy overviewLegaciesLegaciesLondon 1908 LegacySouthampton Water 08 Jan 2025London 1908 LegacyQueen’s Club 08 Jan 2025London 1908 LegacyOlympic Stadium 08 Jan 2025London 1908 LegacyLondon 1908: Olympic venues overview 08 Jan 2025London 1908 LegacyFigure skating 08 Jan 2025London 1908 LegacyOlympic marathon innovations 08 Jan 2025London 1908 LegacyCreation of FINA 08 Jan 2025London 1908 LegacyLondon 1908: The British capital goes Olympic for the first time 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 London 1908Learn more
