Oh, Chicago

This Friday, it was made official that America will get the Summer Olympics. No, not North America, rather South America. More specifically, in Rio de Janeiro. Even after putting out his best effort, Barack Obama was not even able to get Chicago past the first round in the committee voting. With a measly 18 points, America was eliminated from the bid to host the Olympics in the first round of voting.

Many felt that if Chicago was voted to host the Olympics, it would spark a new interest with Americans and rooting for their country. As a matter of fact, it might have had the opposite effect. After putting their best effort into being allowed to host, America still came up short.

The second round saw Tokyo get the boot with a score of 20 votes. In the final round of voting Rio de Janeiro beat out Madrid 66-32. This marks the first time that South America will host the Olympics. These will also be only the third Olympics held in the southern hemisphere. The only other 2 were held in Australia which hosted two times in the past.

The only other continents to never host the Olympics are Africa an Antarctica. With Antarctica not having any inhabitants other than Polar Bears, I think it's safe to say that Africa will be the next continent awarded their first Olympics.

One reason America might not have been awarded the hosting gig was brought up by an IOC member from Pakistan. He reminded the IOC (people who vote who hosts the Olympics) that some countries might feel uneasy going to America. This could bring up memories of the Atlanta games where there was a bombing.

All in all, North America will not be hosting the Olympics, rather South America will be. To the American Olympic teams, I bid you good luck.