As we're sure most of you know by now, Rio De Janeiro has won the vote to host the 2016 Olympics. At the end of the day the fact that South America has never hosted the Olympics probably proved to be the tipping point in the race. It's a powerful argument. Congrats to them.Although we are disappointed by this news, we take solace in the work and vision of Chicago's team. We don't claim to be Olympic historians, but upon reading thousands of articles about past Olympic plans and the Olympic movement, we feel as if Chicago's plan was still excellent.
We will continue to comb through the massive amount of coverage and try to bring you interesting tidbits and opinions that we read and hear. The 2016 decision is made, but the discourse will continue.
They wanted it more . . . and clearly had Jesus on their side.
ReplyDeleteLook at the voting results: Chicago was rolled in Round 1 - it wasn't even close! Madrid actually won the initial round of voting. Rio only pulled ahead when all the Chicago and Tokyo votes went to Rio.
ReplyDeleteCan we now focus on cleaning up this city?
This city, our city, came in dead last.
ReplyDeleteSpin that, Daley.
We got pulverized!!! But all I cared about is that green line stop being built...
ReplyDeleteI think that green line will come...how soon is another story...
ReplyDeleteI feel bad for Bama, the Republicans will have a field day with this.
ReplyDeleteOkay, that Jesus comment made me laugh. Good work Anon 12:49.
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