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How the Olympics Were Bought.

Authors :
Sullivan, Robert
Booth, Cathy
Peterson, Anne Palmer
Mcintyre, Donald
Monroe, Sylvester
Sancton, Thomas
Kroon, Robert
Source :
TIME Magazine; 1/25/1999, Vol. 153 Issue 3, p38, 5p, 11 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Describes how Salt Lake City, Utah, was awarded the 2002 Olympic Winter Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Possible corruption in the Salt Lake Organizing Committee; Views of Utah Governor Mike Leavitt and Salt Lake City Mayor Deedee Corradini; Five investigations into possible corruption; History of the city's attempts to be awarded the games; Concerns of Olympic sponsors. INSETS: Were They Going for the Gold?;Storm Clouds Over Lausanne.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
153
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
1449621