IOC picks Chicago among 4 finalists for 2016 Summer Olympics

IOC picks Chicago among 4 finalists for 2016 Summer Olympics
By STEPHEN WILSON, AP Sports Writer
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Buzz Up PrintATHENS, Greece (AP)—Getting to the final phase was one thing. Now, Chicago has some hard work ahead to overcome weaknesses in its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Chicago was one of four cities selected as bid finalists Thursday, along with Tokyo; Madrid, Spain, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The lineup sets up a high-profile contest featuring major cities from the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Failing to make the International Olympic Committee shortlist were three cities—Doha, Qatar; Prague, Czech Republic, and Baku, Azerbaijan.


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