Olympics
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
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
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
Kiera Farrimond and Sam Farnsworth, KSL TV
US Olympic Committee focused on athletes’ mental health during Beijing Games
As the 2022 Winter Olympics get underway, a greater focus is being put on athletes’ mental health.2 years ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Salt Lake City luger ready to race in his fourth Olympics
For silver medalist Chris Mazdzer, competing in his fourth Olympic Games has come with some big challenges – and not just COVID-related issues.2 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
COVID-19, marathon flight make traveling to Winter Olympics a test in endurance for KSL crew
With the entire world focused on Beijing the anticipated kickoff to the Winter Olympics finally arrived. Some competitions already started Thursday and the opening ceremonies were set for Friday.2 years ago
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
Alex Cabrero and Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV
Utah speedskater misses Olympic race as COVID requirements change
Casey Dawson is trying to keep a positive attitude, but was devastated to learn a rule change over COVID-19 testing prevented him from making it to Beijing in time to compete in his individual Olympic race.2 years ago
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
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
DIRK FACER, KSL TV
Partnership is paying off for Olympic athletes
Mogul skier Hannah Soar is among those benefitting from sport science.2 years ago
Deanie Wimmer, KSL TV
Upgrades at Utah’s Olympic Park lead to record times
Utah's Olympic venues were state of the art for the Winter Games in 2002. Thanks to a multi-million-dollar upgrade at Utah Olympic Park, some facilities are like-new and already paying dividends in record times.2 years ago
BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer
Jackson headed to Olympics after Bowe gives up 500 spot
Erin Jackson is heading to the Beijing Olympics thanks to Brittany Bowe. Bowe has given up her spot in the 500 meters, allowing Jackson who is ranked No. 1 in the world in the 500 to make the U.S. team.2 years ago
Matt Rascon, KSL TV
Olympic hopeful among figure skaters preparing for US Championships
Figure skaters in Ogden kicked off New Year's Eve training for the World Figure Skating Championships the first week of 2022.2 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Popular Utah resident, Olympian to miss Beijing Games
Skeleton racer Akwasi Frimpong who represented Ghana but has lived in Utah for several years, will not be going to the Beijing 2022 Olympics.2 years ago
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
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
ROB GILLIES, Associated Press
Canada joins US and allies in Beijing Olympics boycott
Canada is joining the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over human rights concerns.2 years ago
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
Romney, Curtis support U.S. diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney and Rep. John Curtis voiced their support for President Joe Biden’s diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Beijing Olympics.2 years ago
AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press
US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House says the U.S. will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses.2 years ago
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
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
NICHOLAS PAPHITIS and THANASSIS STAVRAKIS, Associated Press
Protestors disrupt flame lighting for Beijing Winter Games
Three activists protesting human rights abuses in China have sneaked into the archaeological site where the flame lighting ceremony for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics is being held and ran toward the Temple of Hera holding a Tibetan flag and a banner that read “No genocide games.”3 years ago
