Olympics: The Salt Lake City Buyout
When the 1984 Summer Olympics generated a massive profit for Los Angeles, cities around the world competed to host the next games.
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Show Notes
When the 1984 Summer Olympics generated a massive profit for Los Angeles, cities around the world competed to host the next games. Salt Lake City, Utah was a strong contender for years — but after losing their bid in 1991, they pulled out all the stops to ensure a win. And they weren’t the only place to woo the International Olympic Committee for votes.
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