4gamesandcounting Posted October 2, 2009 Report Posted October 2, 2009 With Rio winning the 2016 race will the US toss Salt Lake/Reno/Denver in the ring for 2018 or will they come out roaring for a 2020s summer games?
harbin2018 Posted October 3, 2009 Report Posted October 3, 2009 SLC will certainly not bid till 2030's. Although Lake Tahoe is a popular winter resort, a Denver bid looks much more decent than Reno. Nowadays only internationally famous cities are really competitive in the race. Adding to that, Denver is the most beautiful city I've ever been to. With Rio winning the 2016 race will the US toss Salt Lake/Reno/Denver in the ring for 2018 or will they come out roaring for a 2020s summer games?
thatsnotmypuppy Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 There will be no 2018 US bid - period. There has been no prep work done by the USOC and with multiple domestic hopefuls the USOC would have to have done an internal applicant phase which they have not.
Mangle Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 There will be no 2018 US bid - period. There has been no prep work done by the USOC and with multiple domestic hopefuls the USOC would have to have done an internal applicant phase which they have not. well they could throw Boise out there for sour grapes Are the 3 bidding cities pretty much it for 2018 or could there be more to come?
Citius Altius Fortius Posted October 4, 2009 Report Posted October 4, 2009 I still think that Denver is a kind of ace in the hole... It would fit in the rotation after Europe/Asia and would be a kind of substition for Chicago...
stryker Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 I still think that Denver is a kind of ace in the hole...It would fit in the rotation after Europe/Asia and would be a kind of substition for Chicago... Denver is interested. I'll make a prediction that Reno makes some noise here soon as well. Based on the Denver announcement, I almost get the impression that they're saying, "OK, we've tried for consecutive summer games now and failed. Let's go the winter route." I just don't see a Denver bid. I think the stigma from 1976 may be too much to overcome though I agree it would make an excellent host. While watching the Cowboys vs. Broncos at Invesco Field today make me think how great it would be to see an opening ceremonies at the stadium.
Augie4040 Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 Denver is too big for a Winter Games. It could pull off an exciting Summer Games in 2028 or 2032. But I believe Lake Tahoe or Big Sky would be exciting and fresh bid cities. But I am adamant about the USOC taking some time off from bidding. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. And the US sub submitting Lake Tahoe for the 2026 Winter Games after a 10 year bid absence would be a near lock for a win.
Sir Rols Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 Denver is too big for a Winter Games. It could pull off an exciting Summer Games in 2028 or 2032. Umm. Actually, if you look at recent trends, the Winter Games are now going more to big cities. It's the smaller sites that are now the exceptions. Personally, I think for Denver the Summer Games are beyoind them, the WOGs just right.
Kenadian Posted October 5, 2009 Report Posted October 5, 2009 Denver "too big"? It is of a similar size to Vancouver and Salt Lake. Metro Denver is about 2.5 million, almost identical to Vancouver and Colorado itself only has 5 million.
Athensfan Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 The USOC has been very clear that they will not bid for 2018. The USOC has to make a Summer Games their top priority -- they are the big show, the big money-maker and far more popular with American audiences. They must not settle for the Winter Games consolation prize or it will be decades before we see another Games. USOC: say no to WOGS!
baron-pierreIV Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 The USOC has been very clear that they will not bid for 2018. The USOC has to make a Summer Games their top priority -- they are the big show, the big money-maker and far more popular with American audiences. They must not settle for the Winter Games consolation prize or it will be decades before we see another Games. USOC: say no to WOGS! I disagree. Our chances are better with a WOG. We should go for 2022. Reno-Tahoe is my choice!!
OneTimeOnly Posted October 6, 2009 Report Posted October 6, 2009 The USOC has been very clear that they will not bid for 2018. The USOC has to make a Summer Games their top priority -- they are the big show, the big money-maker and far more popular with American audiences. They must not settle for the Winter Games consolation prize or it will be decades before we see another Games. USOC: say no to WOGS! Fully agreed.
Citius Altius Fortius Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 It seems that Reno-Tahoe is trying to convince USOC: Munich Officially Launches 2018 Winter Bid, Reno-Tahoe Not Sure
Mangle Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 It seems that Reno-Tahoe is trying to convince USOC:Munich Officially Launches 2018 Winter Bid, Reno-Tahoe Not Sure Now I thought the IOC didn't want 2 city games or is it that they just don't want 2 host countries.
Citius Altius Fortius Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 Reno would bid, but use the ski resort Lake Tahoe
Soaring Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 I prefer Denver 2030 after Chicago 2024!! (I might be dreaming though) - 54 years after 1976 I know they have a better chance landing 2022 for a WOG, but I want to see a SOG in the U.S.
Mangle Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 I actually prefer the winter games over the summer (even though I hate winter huh for another time I guess) so I would be love to see a US games in 2022 and I don't think America would have to wait to long after that maybe 2032.
baron-pierreIV Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 A Reno-Tahoe 2022 WOGs is a good possibility because that would be: (i) 20 years from Salt Lake (ii) 62 years from one in the same region, Squaw Valley 1960; and (iii) a WOG would replenish the USOC's coffers nearly as much as a SOG ,and which they will need especially because those fagnomes of Lausanne will get their gnarly little hands on more US lucre after 2013. So, the USOC needs a WOG which is easier to get than the SOG.
Olympic USA Posted October 8, 2009 Report Posted October 8, 2009 I just don't see the appeal of a Reno games, in fact i've heard that Reno is nothing but a dump and a small,trashy version of Las Vegas. Now Lake Tahoe on the other hand i've heard awesome things about. Personally I prefer Denver and i've always said that Colorado has winter olympics written all over it and while I have heard that Denver is nice it doesn't really add any spark or uniqueness to a winter games, even Salt Lake had the Native American theme and the Mormons.
baron-pierreIV Posted October 8, 2009 Report Posted October 8, 2009 I just don't see the appeal of a Reno games, in fact i've heard that Reno is nothing but a dump and a small,trashy version of Las Vegas. Now Lake Tahoe on the other hand i've heard awesome things about. Personally I prefer Denver and i've always said that Colorado has winter olympics written all over it and while I have heard that Denver is nice it doesn't really add any spark or uniqueness to a winter games, even Salt Lake had the Native American theme and the Mormons. See #1 - Denver has the stigma of 1976 attached to it; #2 - it's sort of in the same region as Salt Lake. Whereas Reno-Tahoe is where the 1960 Winters were held...which doesn't have that 1976 taint to it...and it can be marketed as "Sixty years ago..." (if going for 2022). So those are NOT negative points. As for Reno's tawdry image, well use the pitch that the Olympics will be a revitalizing factor--a successful ploy everytime it's used.
Triffle Posted October 8, 2009 Report Posted October 8, 2009 Any possibilities of an Eastern US city bidding?
baron-pierreIV Posted October 8, 2009 Report Posted October 8, 2009 Any possibilities of an Eastern US city bidding? Eastern snow is wet (i.e., slick and dangerous). Western snow is pure powder.
Olympic USA Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 See #1 - Denver has the stigma of 1976 attached to it; #2 - it's sort of in the same region as Salt Lake. Whereas Reno-Tahoe is where the 1960 Winters were held...which doesn't have that 1976 taint to it...and it can be marketed as "Sixty years ago..." (if going for 2022). So those are NOT negative points. As for Reno's tawdry image, well use the pitch that the Olympics will be a revitalizing factor--a successful ploy everytime it's used. #1 - 2018 will have been 42 years since Denver 76 but then again this is the IOC who makes the decision so point taken there. But ultimately that argument will be diminished as time goes on. #2 - Reno is sort of in the same region as Salt Lake as well - last time I checked it was just across the desert. The last point about Reno's image - why do you think the state of Nevada is going to support a two week party to completely turn around the economy and image of Reno (which lets face it is gambling)? Gambling is a HUGE part of Nevada's economy, why would they want to mess with that? If anything Nevada will support an Olympic bid to boost tourism in Reno so that spectators will go into the casinos. And why should Reno clean up its image when big brother to the south, Las Vegas, brings in the most cash? Having a trashy Reno helps Las Vegas tourism in my opinion.
Athensfan Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 There will be no U.S. bid for 2018 -- not with all the upheaval at the USOC. Personally, I hope there are no winter bids from the USOC period, until the U.S. is awarded a summer games.
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