(ATR) Leaders of the Olympic Movement within the United States gathered in Los Angeles last week for the US Olympic Academy conference.
Among those in attendance were several leaders of campaigns for past Olympic host cities in the U.S. These leaders discussed the legacy left behind by the Games in each of these cities, as well as the narrative that goes into successful bid cities.
A report was given by Boston 2024's John Fish describing the desire and need for the Olympics to come back to the United States in 2024, specifically to Boston, Massachusetts.
Around the Ringswas on the scene at the Olympic Academy to give an inside look at the conference.
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