SINGAPORE (July 6) - London was awarded the 2012 Olympics on Wednesday, upsetting European rival Paris in the final round of voting to take the games back to the British capital for the first time since 1948.
After Moscow, New York and Madrid were eliminated in the first three rounds, London overcame its cross-Channel opponent 54-50 on the fourth ballot of the International Olympic Committee vote - capping the most glamorous and hotly contested bid race in Olympic history.
Paris had been the front-runner throughout the campaign, but London picked up momentum in the late stages with strong support from Prime Minister Tony Blair.
What can I say, but CONGRATULATIONS LONDON! I'm sure the city will put on a spectacular show.
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