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Chicago Olympic bid supporters
Chicago fans react with disappointment and shock as the city is eliminated in the first round of voting [GALLO/GETTY]
Published On 3 Oct 2009
Michelle Obama
Not even the glamour of first lady Michelle Obama and an unprecedented appearance by Barack Obama could save Chicago's bid [GALLO/GETTY]
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Madrid Olympic bid fans
With Tokyo eliminated in the second voting round, the decision became a two horse race between Madrid and Rio [GALLO/GETTY]
Jacques Rogge
And the winner is...IOC President Jacques Rogge delivers the good news [GALLO/GETTY]
Rio Olympic bid delegation celebration
The Brazilian bid committee go wild after hearing the news [AFP]
Rio celebrations
Supporters at the Copacabana beach celebrate the news that the Olympics are finally coming to South America [EPA]
Rio beach party
And the party begins in Rio [EPA]
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, cannot hold back the tears at the contract signing ceremony [GALLO/GETTY]
Pele
And Brazilian legend Pele can't wipe the smile from his face [GALLO/GETTY]
Botafogo beach
It's hard not to see why IOC members chose Rio - perfect spot for beach volleyball? [AFP]
Maracana stadium
Maracana stadium is the largest stadium in South America and will form the centrepiece of the Olympic Games [AFP]
Pele
The president, bid chairman Carlos Arthur Nuzman, centre, and Pele show a bit of national pride [AFP]
Tokyo Olympic bid
Meanwhile, life gets back to normal in Tokyo [AFP]