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Rio to host 2016 Games after landslide win

Rio to host 2016 Games after landslide win

Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympics after winning a landslide victory over Madrid in the final round of voting among International Olympic Committee members on Friday.

 

Moment of truth for Obama factor in 2016 Olympic bid

Sport and politics converge in a potent mix on Friday with the credibility of the U.S. President on the line as International Olympic Committee (IOC) members choose the venue for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

 

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