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Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid Failed in First Round of Voting
Original: Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting
Chicago was eliminated in the first round of International Olympic Committee voting for the 2016 Summer Olympics, a stunning early exit for the favoured US city. Rio de Janeiro went on to win the right to host the Games, becoming the first South American Olympic host city.
Why now: The anniversary of Chicago's surprise first-round defeat is being remembered as one of the biggest upsets in Olympic bidding history.
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- Today in Chicago History: City loses bid to host 2016 Summer Olympics in first round of voting · Chicago Tribune
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