2016olympics

Copacabana beach erupts at Olympic win

Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach erupted in samba dancing and joy on Friday after the Brazilian city won the vote to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

Brian Ellsworth

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2016OLYMPICS

2 SEP 2009

Rio, Chicago favoured in IOC’s 2016 evaluation

Rio de Janeiro and Chicago’s chances of hosting the 2016 Olympics were boosted on Wednesday as they appeared to come out tops in the IOC’s evaluation.

Staff Reporter

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