A woman reacts as she and others gathering in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA stand stunned as Chicago is eliminated from consideration on the first vote as the International Olympic Committee chooses the host city for the 2016 Olympic games 02 October 2009. Chicago was in competition with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid for the games. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Two women comfort each other as they and others gathering in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA stand stunned as Chicago is eliminated from consideration on the first vote as the International Olympic Committee chooses the host city for the 2016 Olympic games 02 October 2009. Chicago was in competition with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid for the games. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Robin Price stands dejected in downtown Chicago as Chicago is eliminated from consideration on the first vote as the International Olympic Committee chooses the host city for the 2016 Olympic games 02 October 2009. Chicago was in competition with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid for the games. EPA/KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI
Alex Gonzalez (L) and Rosa Figueroa in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA is sad as the International Olympic Committee eliminates Chicago as the host city for the 2016 Olympic games 02 October 2009. Chicago was in competition with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid for the games. EPA/BANKS DAVID
Buildings of the skyline of downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA are lit up with signage supporting the city's 2016 Olympic bid 01 October 2009. People will gather downtown 02 October to watch the International Olympic Committee choose the host city for the games. Chicago is in competition with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid for the games. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Buildings of the skyline of downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA are lit up with signage supporting the city's 2016 Olympic bid 01 October 2009. People will gather downtown 02 October to watch the International Olympic Committee choose the host city for the games. Chicago is in competition with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid for the games. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
A woman cries as she and others gathering in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA stand stunned as Chicago is eliminated from consideration on the first vote as the International Olympic Committee chooses the host city for the 2016 Olympic games 02 October 2009. Chicago was in competition with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid for the games. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
A woman stands dejected in downtown Chicago as Chicago is eliminated from consideration on the first vote as the International Olympic Committee chooses the host city for the 2016 Olympic games 02 October 2009. Chicago was in competition with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo, and Madrid for the games. EPA/KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI
Supporters of Rio de Janeiro's bid for the 2016 Olympic games reacts as the International Olympic Committee chooses the Rio as the host city in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 02 October 2009. Chicago was in competition with Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid for the games but was eliminated in the first round. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Supporters of Rio de Janeiro's bid for the 2016 Olympic games reacts as the International Olympic Committee chooses the Rio as the host city in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 02 October 2009. Chicago was in competition with Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid for the games but was eliminated in the first round. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Brazilians celebrate in downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA as the International Olympic Committee chooses Rio de Janeiro as the host city for the 2016 Olympic games 02 October 2009. EPA/BANKS DAVID