New York to quit race for 2012 Olympics?

[john8pies]

[i]Have just heard that New York may withdraw from the race to host the 2012 Olympics.

since London is allegedly `gaining ground` on Paris, the favourites, due to a massive campaign and sharpening up of transport links, etc, can we actually see the Games coming to London (and more importantly for those of us in the south-west, the sailing events coming to Weymouth and Portland?!)[/I]

[Tombstone]

Originally Posted by john8pies

[i]Have just heard that New York may withdraw from the race to host the 2012 Olympics.

since London is allegedly `gaining ground` on Paris, the favourites, due to a massive campaign and sharpening up of transport links, etc, can we actually see the Games coming to London (and more importantly for those of us in the south-west, the sailing events coming to Weymouth and Portland?!)[/I]

I think that would be great. When was the last time the Olympics held in England? Was it really as far back as 1908?

[capt_buzzard]

Bookmakers in Ireland & Britain cut odds on London hosting the 2012 Olympic Games following a glowing report from Olympic Games inspectors. Ladbrooks and Coral cut London's odds from 7-2 to 3-1 but Paris still remains the 'red hot favourite' following the International Olympic Committee findings.