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Boston's Mayor Nixes the U.S. Olympic Bid Contract
By refusing to sign a contract to guarantee the costs of hosting the games, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh may have put an end to the U.S. bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Last January, when Boston won the right to bid as the U.S. host city for the 2024 Summer Olympics, the city faced competition from a two-time host city and other strong contenders. Now, six months later, Boston is throwing in the towel.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Monday that he will not sign a contract guaranteeing the costs to host the 2024 Olympics. His decision effectively scuppers the #Boston2024 bid, which has undergone several changes since the U.S. Olympic Committee picked Boston in January. (UPDATE 3:11 p.m.: The Associated Press reports that the U.S. Olympic Committee has offically canceled the Boston 2024 Summer Games bid.)