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re: It’s too bad New Orleans has never been selected to host the Summer Olympic Games
Posted on 7/24/21 at 12:39 pm to Eightballjacket
Posted on 7/24/21 at 12:39 pm to Eightballjacket
Many years ago New Orleans hosted some preliminary events.
Can’t remember what it was but think they were held at city park stadium.
Early ‘80’s I’m guessing.
Got to see many of the best athletes in the world.
Track and field athletes are the thoroughbreds of sports.
In a positive way. Bodies and accomplishments.
Can’t remember what it was but think they were held at city park stadium.
Early ‘80’s I’m guessing.
Got to see many of the best athletes in the world.
Track and field athletes are the thoroughbreds of sports.
In a positive way. Bodies and accomplishments.
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Posted on 7/24/21 at 1:03 pm to Eightballjacket
I can't even imagine 
Posted on 7/24/21 at 1:31 pm to Rohan Gravy
1992 Track and Field Trials for the Barcelona Olympics were at Tad Gormley.
The Dan vs Dave competition came to an ignominious end when Dan failed to qualify.
The Dan vs Dave competition came to an ignominious end when Dan failed to qualify.
Posted on 7/24/21 at 1:55 pm to Eightballjacket
IOC would never pick a spot where they weren't the most corrupt organization in town.
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:06 pm to Eightballjacket
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Things would like great after billions are spent by other people to make venues and Olympic village worthy of hosting.
Governments spend and lose billions hosting the Olympics.
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:11 pm to OleWar
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1992 Track and Field Trials for the Barcelona Olympics were at Tad Gormley.
The Dan vs Dave competition came to an ignominious end when Dan failed to qualify.
Thank you for the history!
Bringing back memories.
Do you remember the fastest guys on the team?
I’m going to look it up.
I met in person who I think who our second fastest guy was
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:16 pm to LegendInMyMind
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NOLA can't host the Olympics. No way they'd know when the starting pistol is fired.
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:16 pm to Rohan Gravy
This was the Carl Lewis and Michael Johnson thing.
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:27 pm to Rohan Gravy
Leroy Burrell
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:30 pm to touchdownjeebus
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Say what you want about NOLA, but it nails big events.
You don't remember the World's Fair do you?
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:33 pm to Eightballjacket
The Olympics would've brought many billions in infrastructure and building projects, and the military would've had crime on near complete lockdown during the entire event.
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:37 pm to Eightballjacket
Hey, I bet you I can tell you where you got that medal.
Posted on 7/24/21 at 2:41 pm to Eightballjacket
Once they build the Disneyworld, they’ll be able to host
Posted on 7/24/21 at 4:23 pm to BlackAdam
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Governments spend and lose billions hosting the Olympics.
the idea is you add infrastructure, attractions, and get PR and marketing that's worth in the long run more than you lose
For example... everyone loved and remembers L.A. in '84 and Atlanta '96. there's no doubt it helped those places grow.
There's a reason Hitler wanted his Olympics, and a reason China wanted theirs in '08
This post was edited on 7/24/21 at 4:26 pm
Posted on 7/24/21 at 5:47 pm to Eightballjacket
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I feel like SE Louisiana would be a natural host site.
Posted on 7/24/21 at 6:19 pm to GreenRockTiger
Footage from the opening ceremony:
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