Winter Olympic Games The 1976 Winter Olympics had initially been awarded in 1970 to Denver, Colorado in the United States. These Games would have coincided with the year of Colorado's centennial and the United States Bicentennial. However, in November 1972 the people of Colorado voted against public funding of the Games by a 3:2 margin. The IOC responded by offering the Games to Vancouver-Garibaldi, British Columbia, which had previously been an official candidate for the 1976 Games. However, a change in the provincial government resulted in an administration that did not support the Olympic bid, so the IOC's offer was rejected. Salt Lake
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games "Mario & Sonic" on the Wii and 3DS is a collection of numerous events based on the Olympic Games. Players can assume the role of a "Mario" or "Sonic" character while competing against the others in these events. The game received mixed reviews from critics. "Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games" is a collection of numerous events based on the Olympic Games. "Mario & Sonic" brings together the two title characters and eighteen more from both franchises to participate in environments based on the official venues of the