LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- With 3 1/2 months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics.
The Brazilian city emerged with the most buzz among the four cities during presentations Wednesday to International Olympic Committee members and could become the leading contender going into the Oct. 2 vote in Copenhagen against Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo.
"The feedback that we got was very positive," Rio bid secretary general Carlos Roberto Osorio said Thursday. "People really got our message. ... Rio offers something new and fresh. Of the four candidates, Rio is the novelty." Associated Press report
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