Vancouver to host 2010 Winter Olympics

Vancouver is to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today.

Vancouver is to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today.

The decision follows a secret vote by IOC members.

The Canadian city held off competition from South Korea's Pyeongchang and the Austrian city of Salzburg.

Salzburg was eliminated after placing last of the three candidates in the first round of voting. Vancouver beat Pyeongchang in the second ballot.

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