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1976, Part 3: The Olympics Colorado Rejected
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! It's 1976 again, and in this episode, we take a deep dive into the unusual story behind the 1976 Winter Olympics — the Games that were awarded to Denver, Colorado, and then dramatically given up after voters said no.
We explore how Denver won the bid in 1970, only to see rising environmental concerns, ballooning costs, and taxpayer resistance spark a statewide political backlash. A voter referendum ultimately rejected public funding, marking one of the rare times an Olympic host city walked away after being selected.
We also examine how Innsbruck…
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