Olympics awarded to Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympics after favourites Chicago suffered a crushing defeat.

Olympics awarded to Rio de Janeiro
Fri, 02 Oct, 2009 - 18:58

Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympics after favourites Chicago suffered a crushing defeat.

The Brazilian city will become the first South American city to host the Games after an historic vote by the International Olympic Committee.

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