Ely announces bid for 2016 Olympics

Posted at 8:58 AM on April 1, 2009 by Than Tibbetts (7 Comments)
Filed under: Marketing and advertising

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Comments (7)

Very nice. Who's the actor on the left of the screen? I know I've seen him before.

Posted by Lawrence | April 1, 2009 9:34 AM

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Genius. When do tickets go on sale?

Posted by Christopher Tassava | April 1, 2009 10:24 AM

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We'd love to see the Olympics in Ely; the spokespeople for the event need to learn to answer specific questions with specific answers, like where specifically will Olympics be, where are the local accomodations, how many restaurants, transport in and out of Ely.

Posted by dan johns | April 1, 2009 10:36 AM

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April Fools

Posted by Greg | April 1, 2009 11:08 AM

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I'd like to see a "Dive Like the Loons" underwater swimming event. Competitors would be judged on the following criteria.
1) Elapsed time underwater.
2) Distance traveled.
3) Depth achieved.
Extra points would be awarded to swimmers who emerged from the water holding fish in their teeth.

Posted by Wally | April 1, 2009 4:29 PM

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Didn't they try to get annexed to Canada last April 1st? Good old Ely.

Posted by Bonnie | April 1, 2009 5:59 PM

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I would like to see an event called "The Canis Lupus Loppet". In conjunction with Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, cross-country skiers, greased with moose fat complete a challenging course through the north woods chased by ravenous Timber wolves. Top three survivors medal!

Posted by Sam | April 1, 2009 6:28 PM

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