London 1948 LegacyLondon 1948 Legacy © 1948 / International Olympic Committee (IOC) - All rights reserved - The Empire Pool, a covered swimming venue at the 1948 Olympic Games, transformed to stage the boxing events following the swimming competition.London 1948: The Austerity Games bring relief to a war-shattered worldOn 9 June 1939, at the 38th IOC Session in London, the British capital was selected to host the 1944 Olympic Games.Legacy overviewLegaciesLegaciesLondon 1948 LegacyHerne Hill Velodrome 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyEmpire Pool (Wembley Arena) 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyEmpire Stadium (Wembley Stadium) 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyLondon 1948: Olympic venues overview 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacySporting highlights 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyTechnological innovations 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyA wider audience 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyPermanent reminders 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyArtistic endeavours 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyVolunteering 08 Jan 2025London 1948 LegacyLondon 1948: The Austerity Games bring relief to a war-shattered world 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 1948Learn more
