Johnson, Joyner Kersee to help boost Chicago’s bid

Michael Johnson and Jackie Joyner-Kersee are among 14 Olympic and two Paralympic gold medallists who will travel to Copenhagen next week in support of Chicago\'s bid for the 2016 Olympics.



The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will choose from Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo on October 2.



Star power could be key in a decision that is expected to come down to a couple of votes, and Chicago will have no shortage of it.



First lady Michelle Obama leads the delegation, and she will be joined by 26 Olympians and Paralympians.



President Barack Obama is still trying to decide whether to appear personally on behalf of his adopted hometown.



At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Johnson became the only man to win the 200 and 400 metres at the same games and Joyner-Kersee is among the greatest athletes ever, winning three gold medals in the heptathlon and long jump.