Summer Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
University Of Utah Graduate Shooting For Olympic Gold In Tokyo
Recent University of Utah graduate, Alexis Lagan, said she was fully prepared to begin her Olympic journey.3 years ago
Brittany Tait, KSL TV
Shirtless, Oiled Tongan Flag Bearer Glistens Again At Opening Ceremony
While most athletes chose to wear matching sweat pants at the Tokyo opening ceremonies, the Tongan Flag Bearer, Pita Taufatofua, walked shirtless into Olympic Stadium wearing traditional dress and lots of oil.3 years ago
Jeremiah Jensen, KSL Sports
Utah Athletes Participate In Opening Ceremony Of Tokyo Games
Team USA eventually made their way into the arena during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, featuring many of the athletes from Utah that are participating in the games.3 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Olympic Rower From Utah Competing In Tokyo Games For Native Uganda
Salt Lake City rower Kathleen Noble competed in her first-ever Olympic race before the official lighting of the Olympic Cauldron early Friday morning.3 years ago
WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
‘This Can Be Me’: Black Participation Rising In Gymnastics
There's a phenomenon that happens every time Simone Biles appears on a screen inside Power Moves Gymnastics & Fitness.3 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Tokyo Quarantine Limits KSL Olympics Crew To 15 Minute Visit To 7-Eleven For Food
The KSL crews that arrived in Tokyo to cover the Olympics has been quarantined to their hotel rooms because of increasing COVID-19 cases in Japan.3 years ago
Foster Klug, Associated Press
With Muted Ceremony And Empty Stadium, Tokyo Olympics Begin
Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with a dazzling display of fireworks and soaring, made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium, a strangely subdued ceremony that set a striking tone to match a unique pandemic Games.3 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
PHOTOS: Opening Ceremony Of The Tokyo Olympics
Some of the world's best athletes have descended upon Tokyo's Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games.3 years ago
Shara Park, KSL TV
Tokyo Olympics: 15 Minutes To Explore The City
The movement of staff, athletes and media members is closely controlled along with strict testing measures. But each day, our KSL Olympics team in Tokyo gets "15 minutes of freedom" to explore their surroundings during the 14-day quarantine period.3 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
COVID-19 State Of Emergency Leaves Tokyo Streets, Sidewalks Empty
With the Tokyo Olympics set to start on Friday, the city looks nothing like other major cities these days because of the COVID-19 state of emergency in place for the games.3 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Former Utah Baseball Player Will Lead Team USA Into Olympic Stadium
A former baseball player at Salt Lake Community College was chosen as one of the two flag-bearers who will lead Team USA into the Tokyo Olympic Stadium during Friday’s opening ceremonies.3 years ago
Shara Park & Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Journey To Japan: COVID-19 Testing, Protocols & Checkpoints For Athletes, Media
The KSL Olympic Team has arrived in Japan, and what a journey it was to get there for everyone.3 years ago
Keira Fairmont and Madison Swenson
Olympic Health Officials Say COVID-19 Testing Is Going According To Plan
While these cases among athletes are unfortunate, positive COVID-19 tests were expected. And according to Dr. Brian McCloskey, the Olympic Games' leading health adviser, there has been less than expected, and the system in place is doing its job.3 years ago
Morgan Wolfe, Keira Fairmont and Madison Swenson
Kara Eaker’s Parents, University Of Utah Coach React To Positive COVID-19 Test
A breakthrough COVID-19 case caused some heartbreak Monday for a Utah Olympian. Kara Eaker, a University of Utah red rock gymnast, tested positive in Japan. Her parents offered support, while her University of Utah coach shared a statement and his thoughts on her skills as a gymnast.3 years ago
The Associated Press
American Gymnastics Alternate Eaker Tests Positive For COVID-19
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee says an alternate on the United States women’s gymnastics team has tested positive for COVID-19 in a training camp in Japan.3 years ago
Keira Fairmont
Utah Olympians Heading To Tokyo For 2020 Games
Whether they're born and bred, or brought to Utah to play as a pro, this year, we'll see more locals in the Summer Olympics than ever before. The KSL Tokyo Team introduced us to the athletes who've called Utah home and hope Utah will cheer them on in Tokyo.3 years ago
Alexandra Jaffe & Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Jill Biden To Attend Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
First lady Jill Biden will attend the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics in Tokyo, the White House announced Tuesday.3 years ago
Junko Ogura, Chie Kobayashi & Nectar Gan, CNN
Tokyo Venues For Olympics Will Have No Spectators; Games Will Be Held Under A State Of Emergency
Tokyo venues for the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics will not have spectators due to the city's coronavirus state of emergency through the Games, according to the Japanese Olympic Committee.3 years ago
Mari Yamaguchi & Stephen Wade, Associated Press
IOC’s Bach Arrives In Tokyo; Greeted By State Of Emergency
IOC President Thomas Bach arrived in Tokyo on Thursday just as a ban on spectators at the Tokyo Olympics is likely after Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced a state of emergency because of rising coronavirus infections in the capital.3 years ago
EDDIE PELLS and PAT GRAHAM, AP Sports Writers
No Relay: Banned Sprinter Richardson Left Off Olympic Team
Banned sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was not on the Olympic roster released Tuesday by USA Track and Field, a decision that means the American champion's positive test for marijuana will cost her a chance at running on the relay team in Tokyo, in addition to her spot in the 100-meter individual race.3 years ago
Eddie Pells & Pat Graham, AP Sports Writers
Richardson Will Miss Olympic 100 After Marijuana Test
American champion Sha'Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana.3 years ago
Debbie Worthen and Madison Swenson, KSL TV
Red Rocks Announcer Excited To See 3 Utah Gymnasts Make US Olympic Team
For the first time in Olympic history, the University of Utah Red Rocks will have three gymnasts representing Team USA. FM 100.3's Rebecca Cressman, who is also the announcer for the Utah Red Rocks, said watching the women Sunday night left her on the edge of her seat.3 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Park City’s Haley Batten Qualifies For Tokyo Olympics On US Cycling Team
Dozens of athletes with Utah ties will be competing in Tokyo in less than a month, including Park City native Haley Batten, who recently qualified as a mountain bike racer. She spoke with KSL-TV after training in Italy about what it meant to make the Olympics and how she credits her upbringing in Park City.3 years ago