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Give Greece Back the Olympics

by Timothy Noah July 19, 2021January 9, 2022

Holding the games in a different country every four years invites chaos, corruption, and redundant infrastructure.

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To Avoid Another Rio, Make Greece the Olympics’ Permanent Home

by Paul Glastris July 3, 2016January 9, 2022

July/August 2004, Magazine

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by Christina Larson August 1, 2004January 9, 2022

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Give Greece Back the Olympics

To Avoid Another Rio, Make Greece the Olympics’ Permanent Home

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