Swedish Summer Olympic Games Bids
| Games | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Stockholm | Only application |
| 1956 | Stockholm | Shared games alongside Melbourne |
| 2004 | Stockholm | Eliminated against Athens and Cape Town |
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