The Olympics That Never Happened: Denver '76 and the Politics of Growth

(Part of the Terry and Jan Todd Series on Physical Culture and Sports Series)

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A look back at how powerful politicians, business leaders, and a diverse cast of activists used a thwarted Olympics to shape the state of Colorado and the city of Denver.

If you don't recall the 1976 Denver Olympic Games, it's because they never happened. The Mile-High City won the right to host the winter games and then was forced by Colorado citizens to back away from its successful Olympic bid through a statewide ballot initiative...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1477326456

ISBN13:9781477326459

Release Date:February 2023

Publisher:University of Texas Press

Length:342 Pages

Weight:1.30 lbs.

Dimensions:1.3" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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History Social Science Social Sciences Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation

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The Olympics That Never Happened: Denver '76 and the Politics of Growth

(Part of the Terry and Jan Todd Series on Physical Culture and Sports Series)

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