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Tokyo Olympics

Rio Wins! Good News for the Global South

Chelsea-Lyn Rudder | Posted 10.06.2009 | World

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Countries like Brazil are now in a position to compete successfully in the athletic events that comprise the Games, and also to provide the venue for the competition.

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Rio Olympics: World Reactions

The Huffington Post | Adam Taylor | Posted 12.02.2009 | World

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Today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, celebrations were held, as the city granted the right to host the 2016 Olympics - the first city in South America to host the games.

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Tokyo 2016 Olympics Pitch: Best For Athletes, Environment

AP | Posted 12.02.2009 | World

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COPENHAGEN — Tokyo has made its case to host the 2016 Olympics as the best bid for athletes. Tokyo's bid team told IOC members Friday that thei...

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2016 Olympics Vote: All Eyes On Obama

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — The crowd at President Barack Obama's victory rally stretched from one end of Grant Park to the other, spilling onto nearby sidewalks ...

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2016 Olympics Will Come Down To 'A Couple Of Votes': IOC Chief Rogge

AP | STEPHEN WILSON | Posted 11.10.2009 | Chicago

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LONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge expects the race for the 2016 Olympics to be decided by "a couple of votes" and says Chicago's chances shou...

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