The four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics took their case directly to the voters on Wednesday, stressing the backing of their government leaders and promising financial security for their multi-billion-dollar projects.
Chicago, Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro made formal presentations to members of the International Olympic Committee in a crucial test before the final vote in Copenhagen on Oct. 2.
The closed-door sessions at the Olympic Museum were attended by 93 of the IOC's 107 members _ a strong turnout showing intense interest in what shapes up as a tight race between candidates from four continents.
At a time of global recession, budget …
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