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One Year Later: Olympism alive in Chicago
A year after the city of Chicago was eliminated from the bidding for the 2016 Olympic Games, writer Alan Abrahamson talks about the legacy of good will that the bid left behind, and wonders, can a loss nevertheless be a win? Read More
U.S. Olympic Committee Appoints Patrick Sandusky Acting Chief Communications Officer
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) today appointed Patrick Sandusky as its Chief Communications Officer (CCO). Read More
IOC decision shocks Chicago supporters
A collective gasp went up from the 12,000 Chicago supporters gathered Friday at Chicago's Daley Plaza to watch the announcement of the Olympic and Paralympic host city for the 2016 Games. Read More
What's Happening in Chicago
As the vote for the host city of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games heads down the final stretch, excitement in Chicago and around the country is brewing at an all-time high. Read More
What's Happening in Chicago
As the vote for the host city of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games heads down the final stretch, excitement in Chicago and around the country is brewing at an all-time high. Read More
World Sport Chicago unites kids with Olympic and Paralympic athletes
At a Chicago Park District swimming pool, not far from the southern Chicago suburb of Tinley Park where she grew up, U.S. swimmer Christine Magnuson found herself facing a group of kids who not only looked at her as a role model, but also as a teacher. Read More
Olympians: native Chicago perfect for Games
Many U.S. athletes call Chicago home, including some Olympians and Olympic hopefuls. These athletes express pride in their hometown and hope to secure Chicago for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read More
White House: president traveling to Denmark
Today, the White House announced that President Barack Obama will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark to support Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games at the 121st International Olympic Committee Session. Read More
U.S. Olympians Unanimously Endorse Chicago 2016 Bid to Host Olympic and Paralympic Games
Representing the interests of more than 6,000 U.S. Olympians nationwide, the Board of Directors for the U.S. Olympians Association voted unanimously at the U.S. Olympic Assembly on Sept. 10 to endorse the efforts of Chicago 2016. Read More
Olympian Mike Conley Excited for Chicago Bid
When Mike Conley was asked to be part of the team trying to secure the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago, it didn’t take long for him to make a decision. Read More
Olympians Strombergs and Le Corguille triumph in the third round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in California
Olympic gold medalist Maris Strombergs displayed his dominance winning round three of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, presented by Swatch in Chula Vista, California on Saturday. Read More
President and Michelle Obama host athletes
Fencer Daria Schneider and 14 other athletes were hosted by the President and First Lady on the White House lawn on Wednesday. In 16 days, Mrs. Obama will be in Copenhagen to support Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read More
Obama drums up support for Chicago Olympic bid
WASHINGTON(AP) President Barack Obama staged an Olympic rally at the White House on Wednesday, saying the United States was cheering for his hometown of Chicago in its efforts to host the 2016 Summer Games. Read More
USOC Board of Directors Conducts Quarterly Meeting in Chicago
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Board of Directors met today in Chicago, Ill., for its quarterly meeting amidst the backdrop of the 2009 U.S. Olympic Assembly, the 2010 U.S. Team Media Summit and the 2009 Olympic SportsLink Conference. Read More
Hall of Fame inductees announced
The fans have weighed in, the votes have been counted and the results are final. Today, the USOC and Allstate Insurance Company announced the members of the Class of 2009 who will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame presented by Allstate. Read More
Chicago 2016 and World Sport Chicago Launch Mayor Daley's Summer Track Program
Chicago 2016 and World Sport Chicago, together with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, launched a new summer track program for youth today at the Mayor's press conference announcing the city's Safe Summer programs. Read More
The Hartford, U.S. Paralympics Donate Fleet Of Sport Wheelchairs To Chicago Athletic Programs
The Hartford and U.S. Paralympics have teamed up to donate 100 sport wheelchairs to local Paralympic sport programs in Chicago. Read More
Students at Walt Disney Magnet School Shine in Opening Ceremonies
The Walt Disney Magnet School celebrated Olympic Week today with two Opening Ceremonies: an initial, school-wide ceremony outdoors, followed by a smaller indoor ceremony staged by students in the gifted program. Read More
Chicago 2016 reiterates Obama support for games
MILAN(AP) The leaders of Chicago's 2016 Olympic effort promised unprecedented political support for their bid, once again underlining the backing of President Barack Obama. Read More
To Coach K, Chicago Games would be a winning shot
CHICAGO(AP) Like Mike and the President, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski believes his hometown would be the ideal Olympic host. Read More
IOC Officials to be Guests of Honor at Chicago Night Celebration
On Monday, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission will be honored at a celebration showcasing Chicago's rich cultural treasures at the world renowned Art Institute of Chicago. Read More
Chicago spruces up for key Olympic committee visit
CHICAGO(AP) Chicago has rolled out the red carpet for kings and queens, presidents and movie stars. But this week a few VIPs most people have never heard of get the royal treatment as the city tries to land the 2016 Olympic Games. Read More
U.S. National Federations Fully Endorse Chicago 2016 and Its Urban Youth Sport Initiative at SportAccord
As they gathered at SportAccord in Denver, the U.S. National Governing Bodies (NGB) of sport expressed their unified support for the Chicago 2016 bid and its vision for sport development across the country. Read More
Chicago's bid for 2016 Games has potential hurdles
DENVER(AP) More so than any of the three other bid cities, Chicago's quest for the 2016 Summer Games has some potential minefields to traverse. Read More
2016 bid presentations to be made at Sportaccord
A half century ago, Patrick Ryan hoped to follow in the steps of Bob Mathis, the young American decathlete who won a 1948 Olympic gold medal. Read More
One Week Remains for Media Accreditation for the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission Visit
Media applying for accreditation to cover the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission Visit in Chicago, April 2-8 have one week to submit their accreditation application. Read More
Chicago 2016 Demonstrates its Commitment to Welcome the World to Chicago in 2016
New tagline reconfirms Chicago's vision for reaching out to the world in friendship. Read More
Chicago 2016 Names Martin Nesbitt To Board of Directors
CHICAGO (March 3, 2009)-Chicago 2016 Chairman and CEO Patrick G. Ryan announced today that Martin Nesbitt has been named to the bid committee's board of directors. Read More
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On Location: Copenhagen
October 1, 2009
Last night was the Welcome Dinner for roughly 250 Chicago 2016 Supporters who have traveled here to Copenhagen to back the bid. Mayor Daley and Pat Ryan were the hosts, and the guests of honor were First Lady Michelle Obama and Oprah. Everyone felt excited… Read More
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