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What If Chicago Had Been Awarded the 2016 Olympics? Part 1

What If Chicago Had Been Awarded the 2016 Olympics? Part 1

Early 2000s Chicago had a "cusp of global city stardom" vibe, and the Olympic bid epitomized that. But it lost to Rio de Janeiro and its star has faded. What if it had won?

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Jun 22, 2024
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Rendering of Chicago in 2016, had the Olympics been awarded to the city.  Ah, what could have been.  Source: Chicago Bid Book via chicago.curbed.com

(Note: next month, the 2024 Olympics will commence in Paris. Every four years I’m reminded that Chicago very nearly was awarded the 2016 Games by the IOC, but a late pivot by (bribed?) electors made Rio de J…

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