Overall Costs
What are the total expected costs of the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Under $10B
What was the % of buildings that already existed before Paris won the Bid?
Which landmark hosted beach volleyball?
Eiffel Tower
Which organization changed the Olympic hosting rules?
IOC
What is the % Paris went over its original budget?
25%
How many buildings did Paris build?
3
Which river was used for the opening ceremony?
Seine
What is one new requirement of the new IOC rules?
Must reuse existing venues.
Which city was 280% over budget?
Tokyo
What was the most expensive structure for Paris?
The Olympic Village
Why did using landmarks reduce cost?
It eliminated the need to build new venues.
Why didn't Paris need massive transportation upgrades?
Paris already had a strong transportation system.
Which city was 350% over budget?
Rio
What have past Olympic host cities built too much of?
Unused Stadiums
Why did Paris use the Grand Palace for fencing and archery?
It is an existing iconic place.
Why did Paris keep events close together?
Expensive infrastructure expansions