Rio de Janeiro Wins 2016 Olympics-Updated With Voting Results

10/2/2009

(ATR) Rio de Janeiro is the choice of the IOC to host the 2016 Olympics. The Brazilian bid beat Madrid by decisive margin in the third round of voting.

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