Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Latest southern Colorado news, weather and sports from FOX21 News

Denver still interested in Olympics
Posted: 08.14.2012 at 4:20 PM
0
Photo

DENVER (AP) -- Colorado officials say they are still interested in holding the Olympics.

According to the Denver Post, several members of the Denver Sports board traveled as spectators to this year's games in London to scope out the events.

The U.S. Olympic Committee board is forming a committee that would look into bidding for the Olympics in 2024 and 2026, in part because going for the 2022 Games would be too difficult.

The International Olympic Committee awarded the 1976 Winter Games to Denver, but the city later decided against hosting the event amid concerns over pollution and promoting too much growth.

------

Information from: The Denver Post 

(Copyright ©2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Couple who died in Black Forest Fire identified
Travis Ruiz   |  Yesterday at 5:35 PM  |  8 comments
Thumbnail
Continuing to give back, after losing her home
Sam Baranowski  |  Yesterday at 8:00 AM  |  9 comments
Thumbnail
Wildfires burn north of Colorado Springs
FOX21 Continuous News Desk  |  Yesterday at 9:30 PM  |  14 comments
Follow FOX21
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Home and Garden
Home and garden tips
Contests
Win with the latest contests from FOX21/CW57
Legal
Help from lawyers
Texas T-Bone Trivia
A chance to win a steak every Monday through Thursday
ADVERTISEMENT