Madrid 2020 joins the football “fiesta”
Leer másThe Madrid 2020 Bid had to be at one of the feasts of football – the Copa del Rey – which took place last Friday at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid.
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“Your contribution to Madrid 2020 is a show of confidence in our country”
13 05 2013 [11:55] ~ Madrid 2020
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A city built for athletes
19 03 2013 [10:23] ~ Madrid 2020
Blanco commented that some 40 companies are supporting the bid and the dreams of millions of people. He added that together they form one of the bid’s most solid bases.
The Village will be a short walk from the Olympic Stadium and an average of just eight minutes away from the rest of the venues. It will also boast excellent transport links to the city’s airport and high-speed rail link, the two gateways to Madrid
Stories that make HISTORY1972-1980
Herminio Menéndez
Canoeing
No other Spanish athlete may be as proud of his personal Olympic medal count as Asturias-born canoeist Herminio Menéndez. After taking part at the 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games, and winning three medals – two silver and one bronze, he could boast about having 35% of the whole Spanish medal count around his neck at that time.
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APPLICANT CITY
CANDIDATE CITY
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07-01-2013
Bid dossier
07-01-2013
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18-03-2013
Visit of the Evaluation Commission
18-03-2013
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02-07-2013
Presentation of the Bid before IOC Members
02-07-2013
HOST CITY
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07-09-2013
Final presentation in Buenos Aires. Selection of the host city
07-09-2013
