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Chicago eliminated in first round of 2016 Olympics voting
Original: Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting
On this day in Chicago history, the city was eliminated in the first round of voting for the 2016 Summer Olympics, despite President Barack Obama personally lobbying in Copenhagen. Rio de Janeiro ultimately won the Games, becoming the first South American host city. The early exit stunned Chicago officials who had mounted a high-profile, expensive campaign.
Why now: The anniversary of the stunning first-round loss is being recalled in Chicago sports and Olympics coverage.
Chicago2016 Summer OlympicsRio de JaneiroBarack ObamaInternational Olympic Committee
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