Former U.S. Olympic athlete Michael Johnson, right, in his capacity as a member of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid team, signs autographs for children at a local schools' Olympics at a stadium in Copenhagen, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Chicago is competing with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote on Friday Oct. 2 in Copenhagen. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

Former U.S. Olympic athlete Michael Johnson, right, in his capacity as a member of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid team, signs autographs for children at a local schools' Olympics at a stadium in Copenhagen, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Chicago is competing with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote on Friday Oct. 2 in Copenhagen.

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  1. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 16: Michael Johnson of the Dockers runs a time trial during a Fremantle Dockers AFL training session at Fremantle Oval on November 16, 2009 in Perth, Australia.
  2. PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 15: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is pressured by Frostee Rucker #92 and Michael Johnson #93 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on November 15, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Bengals won 18-12.
  3. San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) reaches for extra inches after catching a pass for a first down while being tackled by New York Giants safety Michael Johnson (20) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers won 21-20.
  4. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Michael Johnson of Manchester City beats Sam Togwell of Scunthorpe United during the Carling Cup 4th Round match between Manchester City and Scunthorpe United at the City of Manchester Stadium on October 28, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  5. NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 15: Andrew Horrell and Michael Johnson of Hawks Bay jump for the ball with James Paterson of Canterbury during the Air New Zealand Cup match between the Hawkes Bay Magpies and Canterbury at McLean Park on October 15, 2009 in Napier, New Zealand.
  6. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11: JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Michael Johnson #20 of the New York Giants on October 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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  1. Former U.S. Olympic athlete Michael Johnson, right, in his capacity as a member of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid team, signs autographs for children at a local schools' Olympics at a stadium in Copenhagen, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Chicago is competing with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote on Friday Oct. 2 in Copenhagen.
  2. Former U.S. Olympic athlete Michael Johnson, right, in his capacity as a member of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid team, signs autographs for children at a local schools' Olympics at a stadium in Copenhagen, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Chicago is competing with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote on Friday Oct. 2 in Copenhagen.
  3. Retired US runner Michael Johnson (R) and US track and field athlete Willie Banks (L) run past the official hotel for members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as they take part in a 'fun run' with other supporters of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid on September 30, 2009 in Copenhagen. The IOC will vote on the destiny of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games on October 2, 2009 in Copenhagen after a final round battle between Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro.
  4. Retired US runner Michael Johnson (L) takes part in a 'fun run' with other supporters of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid on September 30, 2009 in Copenhagen. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on the destiny of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games on October 2, 2009 in Copenhagen after a final round battle between Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro.
  5. Michael Johnson (L) ties his shoes before a 'fun run' in support of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid, on September 30, 2009 in Copenhagen. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on the destiny of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games on October 2, 2009 in Copenhagen after a final round battle between Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro.
  6. Michael Johnson (L) ties his shoes before a 'fun run' in support of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid, on September 30, 2009 in Copenhagen. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote on the destiny of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games on October 2, 2009 in Copenhagen after a final round battle between Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro.
  7. Former U.S. Olympic athlete Michael Johnson, left, and current U.S. Olympic gold winning gymnast Nastia Liukin, right, and other members of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid team are seen just before finishing a fun run outside a hotel on the harbour in Copenhagen, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Chicago is competing with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote on Friday Oct. 2 in Copenhagen.
  8. Former U.S. Olympic athlete Michael Johnson, center, and other members of the Chicago 2016 Olympic bid team stretch off after finishing a fun run outside a hotel on the harbour in Copenhagen, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Chicago is competing with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The IOC will choose the winning city in a vote on Friday Oct. 2 in Copenhagen.
  9. Daniela Truffer (R) head of Zwischengeschlecht. org and Markus Bauer hold placards during a demonstration in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne November 19, 2009. Zwischengeschlecht. org, a human rights advocacy group dedicated to hermaphrodites or intersexed persons, are requesting from the IOC and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) a fair treatment for the case of South African runner Caster Semenya whose victory in the women's 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championship in August 2009 has been overshadowed by a gender testing row.
  10. Daniela Truffer (R) head of Zwischengeschlecht. org and Markus Bauer hold placards during a demonstration in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne November 19, 2009. Zwischengeschlecht. org, a human rights advocacy group dedicated to hermaphrodites or intersexed persons, are requesting from the IOC and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) a fair treatment for the case of South African runner Caster Semenya whose victory in the women's 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championship in August 2009 has been overshadowed by a gender testing row.
  11. Daniela Truffer, Head of Zwischengeschlecht. org, holds a placard during a demonstration in front of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters in Lausanne November 19, 2009. Zwischengeschlecht. org, a human rights advocacy group dedicated to hermaphrodites or intersexed persons, are requesting from the IOC and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) a fair treatment for the case of South African runner Caster Semenya whose victory in the women's 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championship in August 2009 has been overshadowed by a gender testing row.
  12. U.S President Barak Obama and his wife U.S. first lady Michelle Obama arrive to promote the city of Chicago's candidature for the 2016 Olympic Games to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) members during the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. The IOC will decide the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics later today.
  13. Brazil's Sergio Cabral, Governor of Rio de Janeiro (L), and Eduardo Paes, Rio de Janeiro city Mayor, celebrate during a news conference after Rio was chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games at the 121st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009.
  14. Brazilian President, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva (R), celebrates after hearing that Rio de Janeiro had been chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games during the 121st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009.
  15. Spain's King Juan Carlos (2nd L), shakes hands with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Jacques Rogge (L), watched by Prime Minister Rodriguez Zapatero (R) and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, following a presentation for Madrid's's candidature for the 2016 Olympic Games to IOC members during the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. The IOC will decide the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics later today.
  16. Japanese athletes (L-R) Koji Murofushi, Mikako Kotani and Yuko Arakida, present Tokyo's candidature for the 2016 Olympic Games to International Olympic Committee (IOC) members during the 121st IOC session in Copenhagen October 2, 2009. The IOC will decide the host of the 2016 Summer Olympics later today.

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