Los Angeles Councilman Tom LaBonge introduced a motion Friday that would put the city in support of hosting the Olympic Games for a third time.
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L.A. Should Bid For A Future Games
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 05:34 PM
Is this a typo or the guy has everything wrong and really sayd "2026" ???
He said, "our commitment will be for Los Angeles, whenever it is appropriate, to submit a bid to host the Games. The first real opportunity will be 2026 and we will be working with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) to do whatever they think is appropriate".
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 05:41 PM
I wouldn't mind seeing one of these vaunted Los Angeles Olympics in my lifetime. Already saw a London one.
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 06:09 PM
Cool.
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 06:46 PM
Well, it would be interesting, if LA and New York City wants to bid for 2024 and the USOC agrees to do it. Which city to choose from, hmm.
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 06:49 PM
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The question then becomes which do they think the IOC would be more interested in. Los Angeles for a 3rd time, or New York City for the first time?
Well, it would be interesting, if LA and New York City wants to bid for 2024 and the USOC agrees to do it. Which city to choose from, hmm.
The question then becomes which do they think the IOC would be more interested in. Los Angeles for a 3rd time, or New York City for the first time?
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Posted 17 August 2012 - 06:59 PM
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The question then becomes which do they think the IOC would be more interested in. Los Angeles for a 3rd time, or New York City for the first time?
Good point. Since London has hosted 2012 for the THIRD time and it is the other Alpha+++ city (with New York City), it could be either of the two American cities, as mentioned by you. Tough decision, if you ask me.
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 04:28 AM
If you read the article, you'll see the councilman is calling to identify the best time to bid, and a statement of interest. Further on, LA hints at a 2032 bid. Don't get too excited for 2024.Well, it would be interesting, if LA and New York City wants to bid for 2024 and the USOC agrees to do it. Which city to choose from, hmm.
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 05:00 AM
I would be very mixed on a third LA Games. I still remember 1984, they were my first Summer Games and they were the ones that made me fall in love with the Olympics. But life is short and the Games are rare so if I'm allowed to live another 30-40 years, I'd rather see the Games in other places. Although, that said, the LA stadium just has 'Olympic' written all over it (and not just in block letters). The peristyle is such a classic design element and it looked wonderful in photos from both 1932 and 1984.
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Posted 20 August 2012 - 07:54 AM
I wouldn't have a problem with another L.A. Games. I was way too young to even remember 1984. Didn't even realize the true significance of the Olympics 'til Atlanta 1996.
How many of the old WWII people could probably remember London 1948. It was 52 years between the last 2 L.A. Games. By 2032, it'll be 48 years since the last L.A. Games in 1984. That would be sufficient enough time for a 3rd L.A. Games.
How many of the old WWII people could probably remember London 1948. It was 52 years between the last 2 L.A. Games. By 2032, it'll be 48 years since the last L.A. Games in 1984. That would be sufficient enough time for a 3rd L.A. Games.
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