| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Games of the XXVII Olympiad XI Paralympic Games | |
 | |
| Winner: Sydney Runner-up: Beijing Shortlist: Berlin · Istanbul · Manchester | |
| Details | |
| City | Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Chair | Bob Scott |
| NOC | British Olympic Association |
| Evaluation | |
| IOC score | Round 1: 11 Round 2: 13 Round 3: 11 |
| Previous Games hosted | |
| None | |
| Decision | |
| Result | Third place |
The Manchester bid for the 2000 Summer Olympics and Paralympics was an unsuccessful campaign, first presented to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 1 February 1993. Ultimately it lost, having made it to the third round of voting with Sydney, Australia, going on to win the right to host the 2000 Summer Olympics.