[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

I think Calgary 2026 is also probably unlikely even if the city enthusiastically bids. So long as LA's bid doesn't collapse, they're basically a lock to get 2024. Then you'll have Europe without a Winter games in 20 years, and no Olympics at all in almost 15. As long as there is a solid European bid, it'll get 2026 and Calgary will have almost no chance unless it goes over the top with a huge bid (i.e. over budget). If it's an economy games, Europe wins that easily so long as it bids. So 2030 or 2034 are more likely for Calgary. Ideally never, but I get people want to throw money at the IOC so they can be priced out of attending anything but cross country skiing.

Isn't Sochi in Europe?