Jul 27, 2012 06:39 PM

Tough Act to Follow

Ricardo Leyser Gonçalves Dan Chugg

(Beijing) – Beijing wowed the world in 2008 as its extravagant hosting of the Olympic Games announced China's arrival on the world stage. It is a tough act to follow, with London 2012 first to try on July 27, and Rio de Janeiro next in four years.

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