When was the first Olympics to broadcast on multiple continents simultaneously?

The first Olympics to be broadcast on multiple continents simultaneously was the 1964 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan. This event marked a significant advancement in broadcasting technology and international media coverage. With the rise of satellite communications, it became possible to transmit live footage across the globe, allowing viewers from different parts of the world to experience the games in real time for the first time. The successful international broadcasts of the Tokyo Olympics set a new standard for future Olympic Games and significantly influenced the global reach of sports media.

The other years mentioned do not correspond to events where simultaneous broadcasts across continents were made possible in the same way. Earlier Olympic Games, such as those in 1960 or 1962, did not utilize the technological capabilities that facilitated simultaneous global broadcasts to the extent achieved in 1964.