Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid, Rio Make Final List for 2016 Games
Source: Wall Street Journal (Original Article)
ATHENS, Greece — The International Olympic Committee picked four finalists in the bidding for the 2016 Summer Olympics: Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro.
Three cities were eliminated from the race: Prague; Doha, Qatar; and Baku, Azerbaijan.
The decision was made Wednesday by the International Olympic Committee executive board.
The finalist cities now advance to a high-profile, 16-month global-bidding contest. The IOC will select the winner by secret ballot ANZ Gold on Oct. 2, 2009, in Copenhagen.
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