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The US Track and Field team has announced it will be based in Birmingham for the 2012 Olympics. | The US Track and Field team has announced it will be based in Birmingham for the 2012 Olympics. |
Negotiations started last August when the US team visited the city to compete in the Norwich Union International. | Negotiations started last August when the US team visited the city to compete in the Norwich Union International. |
Stephanie Hightower, chair of US Track and Field, said they had competed and trained in the city for many years and were very happy with the facilities. | Stephanie Hightower, chair of US Track and Field, said they had competed and trained in the city for many years and were very happy with the facilities. |
It comes two days after chair of London 2012 Sebastian Coe hailed Birmingham as the "UK's pre-eminent city for sport". | It comes two days after chair of London 2012 Sebastian Coe hailed Birmingham as the "UK's pre-eminent city for sport". |
Leader of Birmingham City Council Mike Whitby said it was a "real coup". | |
"This is not only because of the significant economic benefits it will bring to the city, but because of the phenomenal media interest and coverage that will accompany such a high profile team." |