The Latest: USOC names Los Angeles for 2024 Olympics bid

September 1, 2015 at 5:16 p.m. | Updated September 1, 2015 at 5:19 p.m.

by Associated Press

In this July 30, 1932, file photo, doves are released during opening ceremonies of the Tenth Olympiad at the Coliseum in Los Angeles. After a hastily called board meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun said he was optimistic the committee could work out a plan to make Los Angeles, which hosted summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984, the U.S. bidder for the 2024 games. He hoped the decision would be official by the end of the month.(AP Photo)
In this July 30, 1932, file photo, doves are released during opening ceremonies of the Tenth Olympiad at the Coliseum in Los Angeles. After a hastily called board meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun said he was optimistic the committee could work out a plan to make Los Angeles, which hosted summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984, the U.S. bidder for the 2024 games. He hoped the decision would be official by the end of the month.(AP Photo)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -The U.S. Olympic Committee has formally named the city of Los Angeles as the U.S. bid to host the 2024 Olympics.

USOC CEO Scott Blackmun announced the selection Tuesday, shortly after theLos Angeles City Council cleared the way for Mayor Eric Garcetti to execute agreements that begin negotiations with the USOC.

"Breathe this moment in. There are few moments like this in our lifetime," Garcetti said, adding: "This is a great day for Los Angeles and a great day for the Olympic movement."

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