When the Winter Olympics return to the United States, what city should host?

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ou1980

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Feb 28, 2010 8:25 PM
I vote for Denver, Colorado....

This would be at least 2022, as only three cities are bidding for the 2018 games. Those being...

Annecy, France
Munich, Germany
PyeoungChang, South Korea


So here's to Denver for being the host in 2022, imo.
Feb 28, 2010 8:25pm
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superman

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Feb 28, 2010 8:26 PM
If the Global warming trends continue....

I vote for Phoenix.
Feb 28, 2010 8:26pm
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Feb 28, 2010 8:27 PM
Somewhere in NE America I wouldnt mind. Vermont maybe...
Feb 28, 2010 8:27pm
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Feb 28, 2010 8:27 PM
where is 2014?
Feb 28, 2010 8:27pm
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rip34

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Feb 28, 2010 8:28 PM
2014 is in Russia.
Feb 28, 2010 8:28pm
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tcby99

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Feb 28, 2010 8:56 PM
rip34 wrote: 2014 is in Russia.
really?
Feb 28, 2010 8:56pm
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Gobuckeyes1

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Feb 28, 2010 9:02 PM
Denver makes perfect sense, but they already were awarded the 1976 games and ended up turning them down. I wonder if this would be held against them if they apply to host again...
Feb 28, 2010 9:02pm
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Feb 28, 2010 9:06 PM
Massillon....Seriously, Denver would be a good choice, especially since it's been over 20 years, and my hatred is waning.
Feb 28, 2010 9:06pm
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ou1980

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Feb 28, 2010 9:09 PM
2014 is in Sochi, Russia to be exact....in what to used to be the old Soviet Union.

You know, the host city during the games ALWAYS advertise tourism on tv ads.....How the hell will Sochi, Russis do this?

Depressing
Feb 28, 2010 9:09pm
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Feb 28, 2010 9:19 PM
Cleveland,,,, Maybe they will not be the most miserable city in America by then,,,,,

Ahh, theres always hope!!!!!! :D
Feb 28, 2010 9:19pm
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Feb 28, 2010 9:22 PM
Laley23 wrote: Somewhere in NE America I wouldnt mind. Vermont maybe...
Laley I agree when I saw the title of the thread Vermont was the first place I thought it would be cool for them to be at.
Feb 28, 2010 9:22pm
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Feb 28, 2010 9:22 PM
My vote goes for Denver as well.
Feb 28, 2010 9:22pm
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Feb 28, 2010 9:24 PM
My vote would be for it not to be in America. We just had it here. There are a ton of other countries to have it. I mean if no one else wants it then ok.
Feb 28, 2010 9:24pm
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ou1980

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Feb 28, 2010 9:32 PM
iclfan2 wrote: My vote would be for it not to be in America. We just had it here. There are a ton of other countries to have it. I mean if no one else wants it then ok.
In 2022, it would have been 20 years since the last U.S. games, regardless of Winter/Summer games.
Feb 28, 2010 9:32pm
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Feb 28, 2010 9:33 PM
ccrunner609 wrote: Obama might be able to get Chicago!!!!!
COMRADE!!!!
Feb 28, 2010 9:33pm
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Feb 28, 2010 9:34 PM
I hope Munich gets the 2018 games.
Feb 28, 2010 9:34pm
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Feb 28, 2010 9:36 PM
iclfan2 wrote: My vote would be for it not to be in America. We just had it here. There are a ton of other countries to have it. I mean if no one else wants it then ok.
Unlike summer, really only a select few countries have the capabilities:

Snow
Mountains
Money
Big enough city
etc.
Feb 28, 2010 9:36pm
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Bio-Hazzzzard

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Feb 28, 2010 9:38 PM
Tahoe would be my choice
Feb 28, 2010 9:38pm
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ou1980

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Feb 28, 2010 9:56 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Winter_Olympics

Here are some of the rumor cities, some have been mentioned on this thread, including Denver!
Feb 28, 2010 9:56pm
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Feb 28, 2010 10:07 PM
coyotes22 wrote: Cleveland,,,, Maybe they will not be the most miserable city in America by then,,,,,

Ahh, theres always hope!!!!!! :D
Cleveland's got the Gay Games in 2014...don't get greedy. :rolleyes:

Personally I'd love to see Lake Placid again. They've probably gotten too big for them but the nice thing about the Winter Games is it's usually in a more intimate atmosphere and smaller cities.
Feb 28, 2010 10:07pm
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Feb 28, 2010 10:23 PM
Laley23 wrote:
iclfan2 wrote: My vote would be for it not to be in America. We just had it here. There are a ton of other countries to have it. I mean if no one else wants it then ok.
Unlike summer, really only a select few countries have the capabilities:

Snow
Mountains
Money
Big enough city
etc.
It doesn't have to be a big city. Lake Placid has a population around 2,600 and I believe Vancouver is the biggest city to ever host a Winter Olympics with just under 600,000 (nearly 150,000 less than Columbus).
Feb 28, 2010 10:23pm
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Feb 28, 2010 10:29 PM
Laley23 wrote:
iclfan2 wrote: My vote would be for it not to be in America. We just had it here. There are a ton of other countries to have it. I mean if no one else wants it then ok.
Unlike summer, really only a select few countries have the capabilities:

Snow
Mountains
Money
Big enough city
etc.
agreed, and if you look at the US, only a few sites/regions can offer the alpine skiing conditions that would be a necessity for that portion...I mean, you can build a luge track, or skating rink virtually anywhere...but there are precious few venues that can host world cup downhill skiing. In other words, neither Boyne nor Bellefontaine will be in the running.
Feb 28, 2010 10:29pm
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Feb 28, 2010 10:35 PM
krambman wrote:
It doesn't have to be a big city. Lake Placid has a population around 2,600 and I believe Vancouver is the biggest city to ever host a Winter Olympics with just under 600,000 (nearly 150,000 less than Columbus).
Thats true, but the others are true. I also still think it has to be big enough city to host all the people. I know they have a history of smaller places and a big city isnt necessary, but I think we are trending towards more populated areas with a lot of places for people to stay.
Feb 28, 2010 10:35pm
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Feb 28, 2010 10:58 PM
Bozeman, Montana?? Really????
Feb 28, 2010 10:58pm
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Feb 28, 2010 11:17 PM
Aren't we trying to land the World Cup in like 2018 or 2022?
Feb 28, 2010 11:17pm