The city that hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics was Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This marked the first time the Olympics were held in South America. The games took place from August 5 to August 21, 2016, featuring over 11,000 athletes from more than 200 countries competing in 28 sports. Rio's iconic landmarks, such as the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain, provided a stunning backdrop for the events. The Olympics aimed to promote not only sports but also cultural exchange, although the games faced challenges, including concerns over economic and environmental issues in Brazil.