Posted on 08/28/2007 10:29:06 AM PDT by sf4dubya
Several gathered up at Mt. Rose on Tuesday with one goal, to bring the 2018 Winter Olympic Games to Reno-Tahoe.
The 1960 Winter Games were held in Tahoe, but were confined to Squaw Valley. Those supporting the 2018 campaign told News 4 the Reno-Tahoe games would include more events and athletes, as well as have a huge impact on tourism in the region.
They also said they are confident Reno-Tahoe has the capability to host such an event, with large venues like Lawlor Events Center, and the University of Nevada, Reno, to serve as a plausible Olympic Village.
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The perfect place for it.
That would be an amazing place to have it.
We really need it here too. Hope we get the bid if the California side doesn’t muck it up too much.
I used to live in Reno and drive up to Tahoe all the time.
One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.
Now you’re just being cruel!
It is an awesomely breathtaking area; The development that accompanies an Olympic bid will destroy that beauty, or at least some of it. I just don't see the need.
The bulk of the development would be done down in Reno where it would be welcomed from what I hear.
Tahoe would probably only be used for skiing (alpine, slalom and jumping) and sledding events (bobsled and luge).
Any large venues and the olympic village would be down in Reno.
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