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U.S. Olympic Committee Head Leaving

U.S. Olympic Committee Head Leaving

U.S. Olympic Committee acting C.E.O. Stephanie Streeter will leave her post within the next five months.

 

Gasps greet Chicago's ouster from Games bid

Gasps greet Chicago's ouster from Games bid

Gasps and tears greeted the announcement on Friday that Chicago had lost its bid to host the 2016 Summer Games, as the city went from favorite to also-ran in the multibillion-dollar Olympics sweepstakes.

 

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.

 

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