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Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games
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Updated: 2009-10-03 01:05

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games

Former IOC chief Juan Antonio Samaranch speaks during the Madrid 2016 bid presentation at the 121st International Olympic Committee session at the Bella Center in Copenhagen October 2, 2009.  [Agencies] 

 

Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Olympic Games

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to first lady Michelle Obama after arriving to make a presentation in Copenhagen October 2, 2009 in support of Chicago as the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. [Agencies]