Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics - in pictures

121st IOC SessionSummer SportsPost a comment
Posted: Saturday 26th September 2009 | 14:05

AS the countdown to the IOC's decision on who will host the 2016 Summer Olympics, we take a look at each of the four bids in pictures.

We've already seen the samba charms of Rio, and the magic of Madrid and today we see Chicago's charisma.

MR PRESIDENT: Barack Obama has been a staunch champion of Chicago's bid and could have a big say if he turns up in Copenhagen
MR PRESIDENT: Barack Obama has been a staunch champion of Chicago's bid and could have a big say if he turns up in CopenhagenNIGHT LIFE: Chicago lit up at night and in support of the bid
NIGHT LIFE: Chicago lit up at night by some of its many skyscrapers and in support of the bidOPPOSITION: Not everyone in Chicago is in favour of staging the 2016 Summer Olympics
OPPOSITION: Not everyone in Chicago is in favour of staging the 2016 Summer Olympics 

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