“It’s Just One More Big Plan, Right?”

Here is Sue’s contribution to the Why Chicago challenge. I loved the images of Millennium Park in this piece!

Meet Silver Medalist - Jason Rogers

Congratulations to Jason Rogers! He received a silver medal in Fencing and took a break from the celebrations to talk about Chicago 2016. A very important point Jason makes: venue proximity.

Andrew Carr Surprises Us With Linguistics!

U.S. Row Team translator, Andrew Carr, chatted with the our team in Beijing and had a few ideas about Chicago 2016. Listen in as Andrew springs three languages on the camera - English, Chinese and Korean.

Olympian Jason Read Shares His Thoughts on Chicago 2016

Jason Read took a break from his rowing duties in Beijing to express his support and excitement for Chicago 2016.  I know he isn’t sure about competing in 2016, but something tells me he just may surprise us :).

Chinatown Says: Go Chicago!

There’s nothing like a Monday morning and watching a video with people shouting, ‘Go Chicago!’. Chinatown is one of our city’s amazing neighborhoods - and I’m lucky enough to live a stone’s throw from it. Now I’m craving chinese food. Great. Anybody want to bring some over?

Why Chicago: Live from the Beach!

Tune in to see a father and daughter team tell us WHY CHICAGO. Congrats to Ramona for joining the volleyball team! There is some terrific footage of the beach, along with cyclists, too.

Meet Olympian David Diaz

Happy Friday!

Here is one of the latest submissions received for the Video Challenge! Thank you, David!

It’s Never Too Late to be a Gymnast….Right?

Chicagoans are mighty thinkers. When we set our minds to something, everything is possible! This video is the perfect example of that determination. After all, 41 year-old Dara Torres showed the world that swimmers can be of any age. Who knows? Come 2016, we may produce the oldest competing gymnast!

Everyday Chicago Guys Challenge Each Other

It seems that close buddies challenge each other all the time. From who can sink the most baskets to who can run the fastest, Chicago is all about competition. This video is a clear bird’s eye view into the wonderful bond of male friendships.

Chicago 2016 Gets Approval From Chicago River Explorers and Enthusiasts

You know it’s summer in Chicago when thousands of locals and tourists descend to the Chicago River, sail away a Sunday or enjoy a rich architectural tour.  Danielle caught up with such a group the other day and asked their opinion about Chicago 2016.

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