GRESHAM, Ore. — Mount Hood Community College may lose out to Omaha, Neb., as host of the 2012 Olympic Swimming Trials.
The school spent a year trying to bring the trials to Gresham, and for a while it seemed like a strong contender.
The college’s pool is one of the fastest in the nation because of its depth and complex gutter systems. Last year, USA Swimming certified the college to bring in top-tier national events.
But Omaha, Neb., which hosted the Olympic swimming trials last year, has stepped forward, saying it’s interested in hosting the event again. The trials drew 96,000 spectators last year.
Jamie Fabos-Olsen, a spokeswoman for USA Swimming, says the organization is moving negotiations forward with the Omaha Sports Commission instead of taking bids.
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