Washington D.C. Bids For 2024 Olympics
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 -- 10:12 AM
Today, the organizing committee formally announced its intention to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.The committee, known as DC 2024, estimates that the cost of hosting the 2024 Olympic Games will be between $4 and 6 billion using existing stadiums in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
DC 2024 president Bob Sweeney said the bid would pick up elements of its failed 2012 attempt, but is now in a better position to host with a convention center, a new baseball park and an improved Metro system. Also the bid is exploring the idea of an Olympic Village in downtown D.C. The 2012 proposal focused on a village in College Park, Md. at the University of Maryland.
The USA hasn't hosted a Summer Games since Atlanta in 1996. About 10 other U.S. cities, including Los Angeles and Philadelphia, are still considering a bid.
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