Newswise — Stephen Dittmore, University of Arkansas sport management professor and staff member of the 1996 and 2002 Olympics, analyzes the winning capability of each of the four cities contending for the 2016 Olympics and reveals his pick in his blog today at http://stevedittmore.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/olympic-games-bid-101-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-selection-of-the-2016-olympic-host-city/ .
In addition, Dittmore explains in detail the election process, lists the timeline for the IOC’s agenda on Friday, Oct. 2, and answers the question “Why are Oprah and Michelle Obama going?”
Dittmore is available for interview in advance and after the announcement is made by the International Olympic Committee on Friday, Oct. 2, at 12:30 p.m. EST or 11:30 a.m. CST.
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