http://www.chicago2016.org Updates about the Chicago application to host the 2016 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, along with information about upcoming events, prominent Olympians, and more en-us Copyright 2008 Chicago 2016 Fri, 27 June 2008 20:25:09 GMT webmaster@chicago2016.com (Chicago2016 Webmaster) monthly 1 http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/rss/lgo_2016.gif http://www.chicago2016.org 83 83 http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel0 As I’m sure you’re aware, Chicago was selected as a Candidate City by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) earlier this month. We could not have accomplished this milestone without the support and interest of all of you. While we are grateful to have made it into the next round, we are competing against three world-class cities in Madrid, Rio and Tokyo... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel1 On Monday July 14, 2008, Chicago 2016 will celebrate the Olympic Movement and Chicago’s selection as a Candidate City—and raise funds for the bid—with an event called “Chicago Believes.” Mayor Richard M. Daley and Chicago 2016 Chairman and CEO Patrick G. Ryan will host this special evening, which will take place in Millennium Park and feature performances at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion by some of Chicago’s finest entertainers... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel2 In an effort to open a dialogue with the citizens of the world, the International Olympic Committee has created the Virtual Olympic Congress, a digital platform that provides the Olympic Family and the general public with an opportunity to share ideas and provide input... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel3 From June 21–28, Chicago’s lakefront provided the setting for the 2008 Etchells World Championship Regatta. The event was presented by World Sport Chicago (WSC), the “living legacy” of Chicago 2016’s Olympic Games bid, and hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel4 On June 19, the United States Olympic Committee hosted an induction ceremony for the class of 2008 into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. The event, held at Harris Theater in Chicago, featured some of the most recognizable names from past Games. The ceremony was taped for broadcast on NBC later this summer... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel5 Chicago 2016 continued its outreach efforts throughout the metropolitan region over the past month, with an emphasis on meeting with members of the city’s many ethnic groups. These residents will play an important role in spreading the message about Chicago to people from their native countries... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel6 U.S. Paralympics named 44 athletes to the 2008 track and field squad that will compete in the Beijing Paralympic Games this September following the trials held June 12–15 at Arizona State University. Eight athletes from the Midwest made the team... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel7 The U.S. women’s wheelchair basketball team defeated Germany 50–37 in the final game to take the championship in the 2008 North American Cup at Lakeshore Foundation in Birmingham, Alabama, an official training site of U.S. Paralympics... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT http://www.chicago2016.org/News/newsletters/Pages/chi2016_nws_0806.aspx#panel7 With guts. That is the way Chicago native and new Paralympian Greta Neimanas lives her life. The 20-year-old cyclist qualified for Beijing this month at the U.S. Paralympic Trials despite the adversity she has faced since being born without a left hand and forearm... Fri, 27 June 2008 12:25:09 GMT