Thanks also to the International Olympic Committee for giving us the opportunity to compete against these world-class cities on the world stage.

While we were not fortunate enough to be selected as Host City, Chicago has won in many other ways.

The city and nation united behind our bid.

The international competition raised Chicago’s profile as a world-class city.

Countless businesses and philanthropic organizations helped stage events that inspired young people to engage in sport.

And the bid’s legacy organization, World Sport Chicago, will continue to reach thousands of youth in the years to come.

As a direct result of the bid, more than 300,000 Chicago youth have already begun to realize the benefits of the Olympic Movement through activities and educational programs.

Be sure to continue to visit World Sport Chicago to find out more about the lasting positive legacy our bid has created for the city.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Chicago 2016 over the years!

About Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid Delegation

Chicago 2016 is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to seek the privilege of hosting the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago.

The committee’s board consists of business, civic, athletic, cultural and academic leaders representing Chicago and the surrounding Midwest region. Patrick Ryan serves as the organization’s chairman and CEO.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Chicago 2016 Media Line, +1 312-861-4826
media@chicago2016.org

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The delegation includes Chicago 2016 Chairman and CEO Patrick G. Ryan, World Sport Chicago President Michael Conley, United States International Olympic Committee member Anita De Frantz and United States Olympic Committee First Vice President of International Relations Bob Ctvrtlik. Conley, De Frantz and Ctvrtlik are Olympic medalists.

“We welcome every opportunity to share our vision for the Games and connect with IOC members who will vote in a few short months to select the 2016 Host City,” said Ryan. “We feel our plan will deliver a extraordinary Games experience for athletes, spectators and visitors, and during our presentation we hope to convey Chicago’s strong desire to be an Olympic city to the many IOC members from the African countries in attendance.”

During the presentation, Chicago will share its plans to create a compact and athlete-friendly Olympic and Paralympic Games in the heart of the city. Many of the proposed competition venues are located in parklands and along the shores of Lake Michigan, near the city’s world-class museums, fine restaurants, hotels, shopping and entertainment.

The location of Chicago’s proposed Olympic Village, just south of downtown along the lakefront, puts 90 percent of athletes within 15 minutes or less of their competition venues. Of the 27 sport venues, 22 already exist or would be temporary in nature as part of a plan that minimizes costs and environmental impact.

The IOC will select the Host City for the 2016 Olympic Games on October 2 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

About Chicago 2016

Chicago 2016 is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to seek the privilege of hosting the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Chicago. The committee’s board consists of business, civic, athletic, cultural and academic leaders representing Chicago and the surrounding Midwest region. Patrick Ryan serves as the organization’s chairman and CEO.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Chicago 2016 Media Line, 312-861-4826
media@chicago2016.org

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