From IOC:
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESS RELEASE
FRIDAY 02 OCTOBER 2009
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has elected Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)as the host city of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in 2016 during its 121stSession in Copenhagen, Denmark. Rio de Janeiro received 66 votes compared toMadrid’s 32 in the final round of voting.
IOC President Jacques Rogge congratulated Rio de Janeiro on its election andpraised the high quality of the bid, “I would like to congratulate the city ofRio de Janeiro on its election as the host of the 2016 Olympic Games. Rio deJaneiro presented the IOC with a very strong technical bid, built upon a visionof the Games being a celebration of the athletes and sport, as well asproviding the opportunity for the city, region and country to deliver theirbroader long-term aspirations for the future. This call to “live your passion”clearly struck a chord with my fellow members and we now look forward to seeingRio de Janeiro stage the first Olympic Games on the continent of South America.Well done, Rio!”
Rogge also thanked the other competing cities of Chicago (USA), Tokyo (Japan)and Madrid (Spain), “Unfortunately, there can only be one victor in thiscompetition and I’d like to thank the cities of Chicago, Tokyo and Madrid forparticipating. Their projects and dedication to spreading the Olympic valuesthroughout their countries and beyond has been outstanding. Despite not beingelected today, these cities have all seen the benefit of being candidates forthe Games. I would like to congratulate them all for their efforts and fortheir commitment to the Olympic Movement.”
Results:
ROUND 1 :
MADRID: 28
RIO DEJANEIRO: 26
TOKYO: 22
CHICAGO: 18
ROUND 2:
RIO DEJANEIRO: 46
MADRID: 29
TOKYO: 20
ROUND 3:
RIO DEJANEIRO: 66
MADRID: 32
