do you think that the u.s. has a chance at hosting the 2020 olympics and if it does which cities would contend
374189
very definitely yes. Could be even sooner in 2016. Leading cities would be New York, Chicago, San Fran, and Philly.\nUSA is very important to the IOC on many levels (brilliant history, avid fan support, money from sponsors, broadcast and marketing, past success at hosting great Games). It seems to me if New York bid again it would be a done deal. The others would launch strong bids and would be worthy hosts. LA, Minneapolis and Houston are also interested but I don't know much about their plans so I have no opininion although all are nice places.\n Also take into account that from 2000 -2012 no summer Games were held in in North America and The IOC likes to spread it around so-to-speak.\n Toronto would be a great contender for North America and competitor to a USA bid but not seen as likely given the 2010 Winter Games are going to be held in amazing Vancouver.\n IOC would love to see a Games in South America and Africa eventually and so would I. My best guess is NYC in 2016 and either Rio or Buenos Aires for 2020. Check out some sources below.\n I live in San Jose but no matter where they are I'll be there.
649437
Absolutely.  Haven't you seen the olympics?
563769
First of all God willingly seeing it as it's only 2006, and we never know when or how we will die. Nut to answer your question, if Philly gets their act together and help the city get rid of the crime, then we can talk about the Olympics.
1078518
I think the U.S.A has a chance. They need to play their game that they played in 2002. Italy didnt look great against Ghana in their first game. The U.S has players that can play against anyone they are very young and talented. My Advice: Be Confident and Play like a 5th place team in the world!
419099
Paris, in my opinion.\n\nClose contenders: London, Vienna, Barcelona, Rome, Venice, Montreal, Kyoto, and Mexico City.
896378
I no. they should sell their teams to other cities in the us so other people can have a shot. Dont go support those horrible teams
379968
Italy...maybe United States that would be awesome.
381655
The USA has the talent but have not played together as a team yet. It will take a huge effort to get out of our group but if we do, I thimk we can go far.
490167
Maybe the Americans can have there own Olympics because they seem to only want to play sports that are played by such a small amount of countries. Im sorry your dream is gone for the moment but lets try and even up the playing field and play something thats played at a competitive level in the other 90% of the non americanized parts of the world.
87031
I think that there will be a tight race between the USA,, Canada, Russia and probably Germany or something like that. However, my bets are on the USA, considering that we always have one of the largest amount of athletes participating in the Olympics than any other country.
98735
For some people I can see how it would spoil the results.  But if you're a true fan of the Olympics then it doesn't matter.  It's unfortunate that they can't be held on our continent every time but there are other people in the world besides Americans. (That may shock some of you to learn!)  But we can all look forward to the next winter olympics that will be held in Canada.
450591
The next Summer Olympic Games are in 2008 and will be held in Beijing, China.  The next Winter Games will be in 2010 and will be held in and around Vancouver, Canada.  Following that there will be a Summer Olympics in London, UK in 2012.  No other host cities have been chosen at this time.
1128027
usa is good in olympics ...that is all\nbesides American pride can get someone to be overconfident thus diminishing performance,
145424
Well, I don't think SLC could hold a Summer Olympics, but only because they already hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics.  I may be wrong, but isn't a city only allowed one Olympics? I think it would be unfair.
100626
Nope. no city has ever hosted the Summer Olympics after hosting the Winter Olympics and vice versa
610460
New york and mexico city maybe
472394
Anything is possible, and a lot depends on the draw.\n\nHowever, it is unlikely because the USA are a long way from being in the top 8 international teams, and will probably struggle to qualify from their group.