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Debbie Worthen, KSL TV

Utah couple celebrates Olympic pin trading 20 years after Salt Lake Games

Mike and Paula Bennett had about 100 pins when the 2002 Winter Olympics began. Now, their collection has grown to feature over 3,500 pins and pieces of memorabilia.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Nathan Chen looking forward to return of Olympics to Salt Lake City

KSL's Alex Cabrero got another chance to talk to Nathan Chen after his Gold medal-winning performance in Men's Figure Skating in Beijing. This time, they chatted about Nathan's efforts to bring the Games back to Utah.
2 years ago
Winter Vinecki of Team United States reacts during the Women's Freestyle Skiing Aerials Qualificati...
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV

Park City’s Winter Vinecki raises awareness for prostate cancer

Freestyle aerialist skier Winter Vinecki moved to Park City when she was 13 years old to start skiing, four years after her dad passed away from prostate cancer. She says competing isn't all about herself; she does it for a greater cause.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah dairy supplies milk for Team USA speedskaters in Beijing

US Speedskating wasn't sure they could get the same quality of milk, which helps with recovery and carbohydrates, in Beijing, so they reached out to Utah dairy farmers for help. 
2 years ago
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Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Athletes take cold plunge to raise money for Special Olympics Utah

Athletes and supporters gathered in North Ogden Saturday to "take the plunge" into a cold pool, and it was all for a good cause.
2 years ago
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Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Park City celebrates 20th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics

Park City celebrated the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Olympics Saturday night. The man who led those Games to such success also marked the occasion.
2 years ago
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Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV

Peaks Ice Arena in Provo celebrates 20th Olympic anniversary

As Salt Lake City celebrates the 20th anniversary since hosting the 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, one of its venues gave people the chance to give their Olympic best on the ice.
2 years ago
FILE: General View as the Olympic Flame burns during the Opening Ceremony of the 2002 Salt Lake Cit...
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL TV

Choreographer of 2002 Olympic ceremonies shares behind-the-scenes memories

A Utah woman is reminiscing about her unique role in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games as she celebrates the 20th anniversary of helping choreograph the opening and closing ceremonies.
2 years ago
Silver medalist Colby Stevenson of Team United States celebrates after the Men's Freestyle Skiing F...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Park City native Colby Stevenson claims silver medal after near-fatal car crash

Six years ago, Colby Stevenson nearly lost his life in a rollover crash in Oregon. Now, the Park City native will return to the U.S. with a silver medal.
2 years ago
A young Nathan Chen and his former coach, Stephanee Grosscup....
Morgan Wolfe, KSL TV

Former coaches celebrate Nathan Chen at Salt Lake City event

Before Nathan Chen became a household name in the Winter Olympics, he grew up on the rinks in Utah, where Tuesday night, a former coach sang praise for him both on and off the ice.
2 years ago
Nathan Chen of Team United States reacts during the Men Single Skating Short Program on day four of...
Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Former teachers, coaches react to Nathan Chen’s Olympic short program

Nathan Chen's incredible short program at the 2022 Winter Olympics Monday night brought a lot of excitement among those who know him and worked with him closely in Utah.
2 years ago
FILE - The then named Mormon Tabernacle Choir, surrounded by "The Children of Light" sing as firewo...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Utah celebrates 20th anniversary of 2002 Winter Olympics with cauldron lighting

Tuesday marks the 20-year anniversary of the opening ceremony for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. To celebrate the occasion, the Olympic cauldron at Rice-Eccles Stadium will be lit during a special ceremony.
2 years ago
Brad Wilson (left) is competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics for the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Team. His...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Park City brothers experience 2022 Winter Olympics together

Family and friends aren't allowed in Beijing to cheer on their loved ones competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics. For some athletes, it can be a lonely experience. KSL's Alex Cabrero spoke to two Team USA skiers from Park City who found a way around that.
2 years ago
Cole McDonald says he finally feels comfortable in the company of the world's best skiers. (KSL TV)...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Park City’s Cole McDonald qualifies 5th in freestyle run 

Park City's Cole McDonald is already having the time of his life in his first Olympics this week in Beijing. 
2 years ago
Hannah Soar, an Olympic women’s mogul skier, trained in Murray at Intermountain Healthcare’s TO...
Aley Davis, KSL TV

Olympic Mogul Skier Hannah Soar trains at Intermountain Healthcare’s Sports Science Lab 

22-year-old Hannah Soar is making her Olympic debut this year as a U.S. women’s mogul skier. 
2 years ago
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Morgan Wolfe & Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Two Utah National Guard members to represent USA at 2022 Winter Olympics

Two Utah National Guard soldiers will be representing the United States of America in Bejing, competing in the Nordic Combined — a mixture of cross-country skiing and ski jumping.
2 years ago
Spc. Jasper Good on the ski jump. (Dustin Satloff)...
Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Two Utah National Guardsmen to compete in 2022 Winter Olympics

Two soldiers with the Utah National Guard Joint Force Headquarters will be competing in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games as part of the U.S. Olympic Nordic Combined Team.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

U.S. short-track speedskating Olympic Trials begin in Utah

The Beijing Olympic Games are now less than two months away, and it's time for Team USA to start putting together its roster of athletes. For short-track speedskating, that began Friday night at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns.
2 years ago
Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony for the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Games. (K...
Deannie Wimmer, KSL TV

2002 Olympic Games leave powerful legacy in Utah 

As the 20th anniversary of the Salt Lake City Olympic Games approached, a new scientific study revealed the real impact of the games on the Beehive State. 
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Best speedskaters competing in World Cup event at Utah Olympic Oval

A big speedskating World Cup is being held at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns. It's the second to last cup of the season, and what's at stake is how many slots countries will earn for the Beijing Olympics. 
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah company celebrates opening of Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza

The Olympic and Paralympic Flame is lit once again in Salt Lake City. A ceremony was held Friday afternoon to officially open the new plaza at Rice-Eccles Stadium, where our torch from 2002 is now on display.
3 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

SLC Committee members to meet with IOC

The Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Olympic Games continues to prepare a bid to host the Winter Games in 2030 or 2034.
3 years ago
Hunter Woodhall, from Syracuse, won the Bronze Medal in the men’s 400-meter dash at the Tokyo Par...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

How Utah athletes did in Tokyo as Paralympic Games come to an end

In all, five athletes from Utah competed in the Tokyo Paralympic Games. KSL's Alex Cabrero shares how they did.
3 years ago
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team uses a UV light disinfection system called Arc, which was created b...
Heather Simonsen & Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

U.S. Ski, Snowboard Team uses high-powered lights to disinfect training areas

For Olympic athletes, staying healthy can make the difference between medaling and coming home empty-handed. One team is adding to their germ-fighting arsenal in an uncommon way — using an old technology in a new way to stay healthy.
3 years ago

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