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Paris Makes Official Bid
Tuesday, June 23
Paris hasn't hosted the Summer Olympics since 1924, but it took a step toward achieving that goal Tuesday with a formal announcement of a bid to host the 2024 games.
According to ABC.net.au, the Parisians confirmed their entry into the race for the 2024 Summer Olympics with a statement from Bernard Lapasset, who will be the future head of the country's bidding committee.