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In response to "So, basically, many IOC members wanted Chicago out of the way early so Rio would win. -- nm" by BB

I doubt it. What I suspect happened is that (broadly) the Asian countries lined up behind Tokyo, the Europeans behind Madrid, the Latin Americans

Posted by Roger More (aka RogerMore) Oct 2 '09, 10:43

and possibly some African delegates behind Rio. That left little for Chicago

I doubt there was a "get Chicago out first because it's the best bid" conspiracy - the IOC selection committee rated it as third best.

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To your IM: The same committee rated Rio dead last. - ty97 Oct 2, 10:46 1
- Yep - this is a good point -- nm - Roger More Oct 2, 10:52
for countries, read 'delegates' -- nm - Roger More Oct 2, 10:44

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I doubt it. What I suspect happened is that (broadly) the Asian countries lined up behind Tokyo, the Europeans behind Madrid, the Latin Americans

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