USOC Decide Against 2022 Bid with 2024 & 2026 in Mind

The United States Olympic Committee have opted against bidding for the 2022 Winter Games, but will look into the summer 2024 or 2026 Winter Games instead.

The last time the U.S. hosted the Olympics was a decade ago in Salt Lake City.

In a statement today — the committee’s CEO said hosting the games is still of great importance, but they believe waiting will give the U.S. the best chance to be chosen.

“It’s not so much about bidding for 2022 as what strategy gives us the best chance to submit a winning bid,” chief executive Scott Blackmun said. “Looking at 2024 and 2026 gives us the best chance to do that. It allows us to form partnerships with all the people who need to be involved in a bid. That would allow us to put our best foot forward.”

Reno-Tahoe, Denver and Salt Lake City were all exploring a 2022 bid.