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Brent88 · 07-06-2005, 08:31 AM

London wins 2012 Olympics

Wednesday, July 6, 2005; Posted: 8:03 a.m. EDT (12:03 GMT)

(CNN) -- London will host the 2012 Summer Games, members of the International Olympic Committee have decided.

IOC president Jacques Rogge made the announcement after IOC members eliminated Paris in the fourth and final round of voting Wednesday in Singapore.

Thousands of people cheered as they watched the announcement on giant TV screens in London's Trafalgar Square.

In the French capital, groans of disappointment swept through a crowd gathered at Paris Town Hall.

Moscow, New York and Madrid were eliminated in the first three rounds of voting respectively.

The decision followed a final, furious lobbying effort by an elite "who's who" of politicians and athletes at the IOC's annual meeting.

Among the dignitaries who traveled to Singapore to lobby IOC members were French President Jacques Chirac, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Queen Sofia of Spain and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov.

The five cities bidding to host the 2012 Summer Games delivered their final presentations ahead of the vote.

London used royalty to get its message across, with Princess Anne kicking off the city's one-hour presentation with a message from Queen Elizabeth II.

"I've been impressed by the way everyone has united behind London's bid. As a country we share a passion for sport," the queen's message said, according to Reuters.

Blair, who held a string of meetings with IOC delegates before flying home to host the G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland this weekend, underlined London's message Wednesday with a pre-recorded video clip.

"Our vision is to see millions of young people participate in sport and improve their lives. London has the power to make this happen," Reuters quoted Blair as saying.

London also used the star power of David Beckham, one of the world's most famous soccer players, and Olympic gold medalist and bid chairman Sebastian Coe.

Chirac spoke passionately to the IOC, saying, "The heart of Paris and the heart of France are beating in unison in the hope of becoming Olympic host in 2012," The Associated Press reported.

"You can put your trust and faith in France, you can trust the French, you can trust us."

Paris also utilized the talents of actress Catherine Deneuve and French singer Johnny Halliday to highlight the wonders of Paris.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton and bid leader Dan Doctoroff used New York's readiness and its multicultural traditions to woo judges.

Bloomberg reminded the IOC of the city's recovery from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

"In our city's darkest hour, we asked ourselves, can we recover?" AP quoted him as saying. "New Yorkers stood up then and said, 'Yes, we can recover, we will rebuild and we must continue to welcome everyone. That spirit will be given to your Games."

U.S. President George W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton spoke in prerecorded video messages, AP said.

New York's delegation also included U.S. Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth and a host of decorated Olympians, including Muhammad Ali, Nadia Comaneci, Ian Thorpe, Janet Evans and Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's live video clip -- delivered in English -- urged the IOC to grasp a "unique and truly historic opportunity" by selecting Moscow, Reuters said.

"Moscow is a meeting place of cultures. Moscow is perfectly suited to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games," he said.

Russian swimming great Alexander Popov added: "If we can convince you to take this historic opportunity today, together we can change the world tomorrow."

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and Queen Sofie pressed Madrid's case.

"The whole Spanish royal family is convinced that Madrid fully meets the conditions to offer to the world the best Olympic Games," AP quoted the queen as saying.

Responding to questions from delegates, Madrid officials downplayed threats from the Basque extremist group ETA.

"Absolute security is assured," AP quoted Zapatero as saying.

"It's our main priority. Those who have tried to attack our candidacy will see that this is something that is doomed to disappear in Madrid and all of Spain."

Voting procedure
Voting has gone to four ballots in four of the last five votes to pick a host for the Summer Games. The only exception was in 2001, when Beijing was selected for the 2008 Olympics on just the second ballot.

Among the candidate cities, Paris has hosted the Olympics twice, but not since 1924. London, too, has twice played host, but not since 1948.

New York and Madrid have never hosted an Olympic Games, though the United States and Spain both hosted the international sporting event during the previous decade (Atlanta in 1996 and Barcelona in 1992.)

Moscow was the host for the 1980 Olympics, but those Games were boycotted by the United States and a number of other countries in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

London's bid was recently boosted by a survey of the world's top sports officials who favored its efforts over those of Paris.

The survey, by the Web site Sportcal.com, found there was little to choose between the bids technically.

"London received the strongest backing, partly on the basis that its presentations were thought to be the most professional of the five bidding cities," said the Web site.

The London-based site surveyed the secretaries general of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and international sports federations by telephone and e-mail over the past two weeks.

The officials were asked which of the contenders they favored and why.

"Of almost 70 NOCs and federations surveyed, London's bid was the clear leader ... with 44 percent of respondents backing its bid, compared with 29 percent backing for Paris, 10 percent each for Madrid and New York and 7 percent for Moscow," Sportcal.com said in a statement.

"London received the backing of 31 percent of the federations, compared to Paris's 28 percent, New York's 19 percent and 11 percent backing for ... Madrid and Moscow."

As the clock counted down to the final vote, the lobby at the Raffles City Convention Center, the venue for the vote, was crammed with representatives of the bidding cities as they made their last-minute appeals.

Czas na Zywiec · 07-06-2005, 03:15 PM

It was either going to be London or Paris. New York wouldn't host because North America has the games in 2010. Madrid was out because Spain had the games in '92 and Moscow just wasn't ready. But I'm glad London got it! Both London and Paris hosted twice before, London more recently in 1948, but it's never won the bid before. It was just given the games when it couldn't be hosted in the two host cities due to some problems that arrose right before the games. Though I wouldn't have been disappointed if Paris won since the last time they hosted was in 1924. All in all, very good outcome.

Czas na Zywiec · 07-06-2005, 03:20 PM

Though I have to admit that I thought Paris' logo was far better then the British design.

Paris

London

Moscow

NYC

Madrid

The Paris and New York logos are by far my favorites. The other three don't really impress me.

Czas na Zywiec · 07-06-2005, 03:48 PM

Aaaaand, the voting results. London lead in every round but round 2.

ROUND--------1--------2---------3------FINAL
LONDON----- 22 ------ 27 ------- 39 ------54
PARIS------- 21 -------25 ------- 33 ------50
MADRID----- 20 -------32 ------- 31 ------XX
NEW YORK-- 19 -------16 ------- XX ------XX
MOSCOW ---15 -------XX ------- XX ------XX

Janet McFarland · 07-06-2005, 04:11 PM

It would've been pretty cool for me, personally, if the games were held in NYC. I live pretty close and I would have loved to go. Oh well, London's good too.

Hollow · 07-06-2005, 04:33 PM

**** the olympics.

Courtnee · 07-06-2005, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by safety pin

**** the olympics.

word

peter may · 07-06-2005, 05:22 PM

We won

TJL · 07-06-2005, 05:30 PM

I demand a recount!

peter may · 07-06-2005, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

I demand a recount!

NEVER!!!

SBTB Geek · 07-06-2005, 05:32 PM

Oh well, less terrorist threats for us to worry about. :\

Mijada · 07-06-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Czas na Zywiec

Though I have to admit that I thought Paris' logo was far better then the British design.

Paris

London

Moscow

NYC

Madrid

The Paris and New York logos are by far my favorites. The other three don't really impress me.

I love the British logo! Really cool. The NYC one is nice too.

Warm & Fuzzy · 07-06-2005, 05:56 PM

What??? Not New York??? Bummer.

I want a recount, too, LOL.

TJL · 07-06-2005, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quencherita

What??? Not New York??? Bummer.

I want a recount, too, LOL.

I think we're the only New Yorkers who wanted the Olympics here.

Penny Lane · 07-06-2005, 07:46 PM

Yay! London rocks!

07-06-2005, 08:31 AM	#1
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	London to host 2012 Summer Olympics London wins 2012 Olympics Wednesday, July 6, 2005; Posted: 8:03 a.m. EDT (12:03 GMT) (CNN) -- London will host the 2012 Summer Games, members of the International Olympic Committee have decided. IOC president Jacques Rogge made the announcement after IOC members eliminated Paris in the fourth and final round of voting Wednesday in Singapore. Thousands of people cheered as they watched the announcement on giant TV screens in London's Trafalgar Square. In the French capital, groans of disappointment swept through a crowd gathered at Paris Town Hall. Moscow, New York and Madrid were eliminated in the first three rounds of voting respectively. The decision followed a final, furious lobbying effort by an elite "who's who" of politicians and athletes at the IOC's annual meeting. Among the dignitaries who traveled to Singapore to lobby IOC members were French President Jacques Chirac, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Queen Sofia of Spain and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. The five cities bidding to host the 2012 Summer Games delivered their final presentations ahead of the vote. London used royalty to get its message across, with Princess Anne kicking off the city's one-hour presentation with a message from Queen Elizabeth II. "I've been impressed by the way everyone has united behind London's bid. As a country we share a passion for sport," the queen's message said, according to Reuters. Blair, who held a string of meetings with IOC delegates before flying home to host the G8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland this weekend, underlined London's message Wednesday with a pre-recorded video clip. "Our vision is to see millions of young people participate in sport and improve their lives. London has the power to make this happen," Reuters quoted Blair as saying. London also used the star power of David Beckham, one of the world's most famous soccer players, and Olympic gold medalist and bid chairman Sebastian Coe. Chirac spoke passionately to the IOC, saying, "The heart of Paris and the heart of France are beating in unison in the hope of becoming Olympic host in 2012," The Associated Press reported. "You can put your trust and faith in France, you can trust the French, you can trust us." Paris also utilized the talents of actress Catherine Deneuve and French singer Johnny Halliday to highlight the wonders of Paris. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton and bid leader Dan Doctoroff used New York's readiness and its multicultural traditions to woo judges. Bloomberg reminded the IOC of the city's recovery from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "In our city's darkest hour, we asked ourselves, can we recover?" AP quoted him as saying. "New Yorkers stood up then and said, 'Yes, we can recover, we will rebuild and we must continue to welcome everyone. That spirit will be given to your Games." U.S. President George W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton spoke in prerecorded video messages, AP said. New York's delegation also included U.S. Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth and a host of decorated Olympians, including Muhammad Ali, Nadia Comaneci, Ian Thorpe, Janet Evans and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Russian President Vladimir Putin's live video clip -- delivered in English -- urged the IOC to grasp a "unique and truly historic opportunity" by selecting Moscow, Reuters said. "Moscow is a meeting place of cultures. Moscow is perfectly suited to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games," he said. Russian swimming great Alexander Popov added: "If we can convince you to take this historic opportunity today, together we can change the world tomorrow." Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and Queen Sofie pressed Madrid's case. "The whole Spanish royal family is convinced that Madrid fully meets the conditions to offer to the world the best Olympic Games," AP quoted the queen as saying. Responding to questions from delegates, Madrid officials downplayed threats from the Basque extremist group ETA. "Absolute security is assured," AP quoted Zapatero as saying. "It's our main priority. Those who have tried to attack our candidacy will see that this is something that is doomed to disappear in Madrid and all of Spain." Voting procedure Voting has gone to four ballots in four of the last five votes to pick a host for the Summer Games. The only exception was in 2001, when Beijing was selected for the 2008 Olympics on just the second ballot. Among the candidate cities, Paris has hosted the Olympics twice, but not since 1924. London, too, has twice played host, but not since 1948. New York and Madrid have never hosted an Olympic Games, though the United States and Spain both hosted the international sporting event during the previous decade (Atlanta in 1996 and Barcelona in 1992.) Moscow was the host for the 1980 Olympics, but those Games were boycotted by the United States and a number of other countries in protest against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. London's bid was recently boosted by a survey of the world's top sports officials who favored its efforts over those of Paris. The survey, by the Web site Sportcal.com, found there was little to choose between the bids technically. "London received the strongest backing, partly on the basis that its presentations were thought to be the most professional of the five bidding cities," said the Web site. The London-based site surveyed the secretaries general of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and international sports federations by telephone and e-mail over the past two weeks. The officials were asked which of the contenders they favored and why. "Of almost 70 NOCs and federations surveyed, London's bid was the clear leader ... with 44 percent of respondents backing its bid, compared with 29 percent backing for Paris, 10 percent each for Madrid and New York and 7 percent for Moscow," Sportcal.com said in a statement. "London received the backing of 31 percent of the federations, compared to Paris's 28 percent, New York's 19 percent and 11 percent backing for ... Madrid and Moscow." As the clock counted down to the final vote, the lobby at the Raffles City Convention Center, the venue for the vote, was crammed with representatives of the bidding cities as they made their last-minute appeals.
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07-06-2005, 03:20 PM	#3
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	Though I have to admit that I thought Paris' logo was far better then the British design. Paris London Moscow NYC Madrid The Paris and New York logos are by far my favorites. The other three don't really impress me.
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07-06-2005, 05:30 PM	#9
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07-06-2005, 05:56 PM	#13
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07-06-2005, 07:46 PM	#15
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07-06-2005, 03:15 PM	#2
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	It was either going to be London or Paris. New York wouldn't host because North America has the games in 2010. Madrid was out because Spain had the games in '92 and Moscow just wasn't ready. But I'm glad London got it! Both London and Paris hosted twice before, London more recently in 1948, but it's never won the bid before. It was just given the games when it couldn't be hosted in the two host cities due to some problems that arrose right before the games. Though I wouldn't have been disappointed if Paris won since the last time they hosted was in 1924. All in all, very good outcome.

07-06-2005, 03:48 PM	#4
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	Aaaaand, the voting results. London lead in every round but round 2. ROUND--------1--------2---------3------FINAL LONDON----- 22 ------ 27 ------- 39 ------54 PARIS------- 21 -------25 ------- 33 ------50 MADRID----- 20 -------32 ------- 31 ------XX NEW YORK-- 19 -------16 ------- XX ------XX MOSCOW ---15 -------XX ------- XX ------XX

07-06-2005, 04:11 PM	#5
Janet McFarland Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 4,344	It would've been pretty cool for me, personally, if the games were held in NYC. I live pretty close and I would have loved to go. Oh well, London's good too.

07-06-2005, 04:33 PM	#6
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	**** the olympics.

07-06-2005, 05:22 PM	#8
peter may The SO Limey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Location: LONDON Posts: 1,883	We won

07-06-2005, 05:32 PM	#11
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Oh well, less terrorist threats for us to worry about. :\