Michael Jordan Appearing In Chicago Olympics TV Ads (WATCH)

CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics is getting a boost from Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

Starting Wednesday, Jordan is appearing in a public service campaign airing on Chicago-area TV stations.

Jordan played for the U.S. team that won gold at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

A second video in the campaign features Paralympian runner April Holmes, who won a gold medal during the Beijing Olympics last summer.

Other athletes will star in public service announcements that will be released in the next few months.

The International Olympic Committee is scheduled to pick a host city on Oct. 2.

Chicago is competing against Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro.

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Information from: Chicago Tribune, http://www.chicagotribune.com

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Comments

[BVictor1]

I think this promotion will help us boost our chances even more. One of the world's greatest athletes whose home base is Chicago means something.

GO CHICAGO 2016

[47th]

The cost of these games will have no effect on a gazillionarie like Jordan. It will however, have a very negative impact on the everyday working families who, unlike Jordan, call Chicago home! GO RIO! (Or anywhere else for that matter).

[47th]

Don't be like Mike! No Olympics in Chicago.