It may have brought jobs and lots of money to the area for the years leading up to it so it is always a shame not to host an Olympic event. I was listening to the news and one of the on site broadcasters said the presentation lacked any vigor to sell to the committee.

Still, it would have been nice. Phoenix hosted the Superbowl and it was a definite job and money maker.

Rio had a good plan. It is true that that area of the world has not been a host, up until now.