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Friday, March 08, 2013  Greg Norman to be Chinese national team coach to get ready for Olympics

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Lights back on in Brazil after blackout hits as many as 60M, raising 2016 Olympic concerns

Friday, October 02, 2009  The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de Janeiro, putting the games in South America for the first time.

Friday, October 02, 2009  Chicago is eliminated in first round of voting for the 2016 Olympics

Friday, October 02, 2009  Rio, Madrid still in race to host 2016 Olympics; Chicago, Tokyo eliminated

Friday, October 02, 2009  People of Chicago take the spotlight as city makes its case to host 2016 Olympics

Thursday, October 01, 2009  It would be a "tremendous honor" to host the world if Chicago got the 2016 Olympics, original Dream Teamer David Robinson says.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009  First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic host

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 Olympics

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  Japan's new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo's bid to host the 2016 Olympics "remains as strong as ever."

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  President Obama sends letters to IOC members promising 'spectacular' 2016 Olympics in Chicago

Thursday, September 17, 2009  Rogge: USOC issues won't harm Chicago's 2016 bid in expected close vote in October

Friday, September 11, 2009  Michelle Obama to travel to Copenhagen to support Chicago's bid to host 2016 Olympic Games

Wednesday, June 17, 2009  Chicago, 3 other cities bidding for 2016 Olympics take their case to IOC members

Friday, May 01, 2009  Chicago bid team reaffirms support of President Barack Obama for 2016 Olympics