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International Olympic Committee tours LA in consideration of 2024 games
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May 15, 2017
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International Olympic Committee tours LA in consideration of 2024 games
LA is up against Paris. But it seems the committee liked what they found here.
28 JUL 1984: AN OVERVIEW OF THE OPENING CEREMONY AT THE LOS ANGELES COLISEUM DURING THE LIGHTING OF THE OLYMPIC FLAME OF THE 1984 SUMMER OLYMPICS.
28 JUL 1984: AN OVERVIEW OF THE OPENING CEREMONY AT THE LOS ANGELES COLISEUM DURING THE LIGHTING OF THE OLYMPIC FLAME OF THE 1984 SUMMER OLYMPICS.
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LA is up against Paris. But it seems the committee liked what they found here.

The International Olympic Committee is in Paris this week, just days after a tour of Los Angeles and the venues that could be featured in the 2024 Summer Games.

Judging by what was said, it seems they liked what they saw.

"It goes from spectacular venues, to impressive venues, to mind-blowing venues, to incredible venues," said Patrick Baumann, chair of the IOC's evaluation commission. 

The process is now in the homestretch, but a lot could happen between now and September, when the IOC is expected to announce its decision in Lima, Peru.

For more on the IOC's tour of LA, Take Two spoke to Janet Evans, a five-time Olympic medalist and director of athlete relations for LA 2024. 

Press the blue play button above to hear the full interview.