LAST WORD

“LOS ANGELES IS ALREADY A GREAT OLYMPIC CITY, BUT AFTER THESE THREE DAYS, WE NOW REALIZE THAT WAS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.” Patrick Baumann, chairman of the International Olympic Committee’s evaluation commission, on L.A.’s bid for the 2024 Summer Games. The city will not have to build any new permanent venues, and UCLA will house the athletes. Paris, the only other candidate, is being evaluated this week. A decision is due in September.