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Paris
(1-4)
Runner-up to Beijing
In 2008; can only fail this time if other European cities gang up on the French.
London
(4-1)
Rumors of dissension among organizers suggest it’s not in prime position to overtake Paris.
Madrid
(10-1)
Hopes rest on big boys’ canceling each other out, but will last week’s bombing scare away crucial votes?
New York
(14-1)
If it can survive the early voting rounds, splitting the Euro-votes could lead to a showdown with Paris.
Moscow
(33-1)
Barely made it as a finalist and has now all but killed its chances by announcing interest in the 2016 Games.
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Come-From-Behind Plan to Land the Olympics
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