Winter Games

Mason Rodriques, of North Salt Lake, participates in the prowler push during a recruiting combine f...
Darby Sparks

More than 100 athletes come to Olympic Oval for US bobsled and skeleton tryouts

More than 100 athletes from across the nation showed up to the Olympic Oval in Kearns on Saturday morning. There were in Utah to try their hand at making the official Olympic U.S. bobsled and skeleton program.
28 days ago
Fraser Bullock visits with KSL TV on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. (KSL TV)...
Daniel Woodruff

SLC-Utah 2034 bid committee leader lays out what’s next before Games return

Even though the Paris Olympics are in full swing, Utah is looking ahead to what’s next as the state prepares to host the 2034 Winter Games.
1 month ago
Kathleen Barnes Walker, was a torchbearer for the 2002 Winter Olympics. She was asked to participat...
Emma Benson

‘It was just so fun’: 2002 Olympic torchbearer recalls patriotic experience

In 2002, my grandma, Kathleen Barnes Walker, was a torchbearer for the Salt Lake City Olympics. She recently visited with KSL TV about her experience.
2 months ago
In honor of Utah winning the 2034 Winter Olympics, a celebration was held at Peaks Ice Arena in Pro...
Andrew Adams

2034 announcement still sinking in as Provo celebrates Utah’s next Winter Olympics

News that the Winter Olympics are officially returning to Utah in 2034 was still sinking in Wednesday as hundreds converged on the Peaks Ice Arena to celebrate.
2 months ago
The Utah Olympic Oval, pictured in Kearns on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, is just a few steps away from t...
Emma Benson

Local program gives underrepresented kids chance to skate on Olympic ice

A summer sports camp program through Kearns Rec Center and the Utah Olympic Oval allows children ages 5 to 10 to participate in Olympic sports such as swimming and skating.
2 months ago
Aspiring young athletes continued to practice in Park City on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, as they loo...
Mike Anderson

Aspiring young athletes look forward to 2034 Olympics

Many young athletes are looking to 2024 as a chance to see the Olympics in their home state, or in some cases hopefully compete in them.
2 months ago
Fraser Bullock, president and CEO of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, left, and Sen...
Daniel Woodruff

Mitt Romney, who led 2002 Winter Games, looks ahead to 2034 Olympics in Utah

When it comes to the Olympics, Mitt Romney has a lot of memories.
2 months ago
YANQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 19: Kaillie Humphries and Kaysha Love of Team United States slide during ...
Tamara Vaifanua

Utah Olympic bobsledder plays role in 2034 bid

A Utah Olympic bobsledder is on the team dedicated to bringing the Winter Olympics back to Salt Lake City in 2034.
2 months ago
The Olympic rings and cauldron from the 2002 Winter Games are pictured at Rice-Eccles Stadium at th...
Hannah Schoenbaum

Winter Olympians will compete at these 13 venues when the Games return to SLC in 2034

Continued use and upkeep of Olympic facilities not only boosted Salt Lake City's reputation as a winter sports destination but became the main selling point in its pitch to bring back the Games.
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Daniel Woodruff

How Utah has changed since hosting the 2002 Olympics

The last time Utah hosted the Winter Olympics, things were a little different — and not just fashion trends or hairstyle — but a growth in population.
2 months ago
Confetti shoots from the Salt Lake City and County Building after Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenh...
Josh Ellis

Utahns react as Olympics set to return to SLC in 2034

SALT LAKE CITY — It’s official. Utah will welcome the world again after the International Olympic Committee selected Salt Lake City to host the 2034 Olympics. “Salt Lake City and Utah are long-time friends of the Olympic Movement, and we are confident that they will organize exceptional Olympic and Paralympic Games, just as they did […]
2 months ago
The 2002 Olympic cauldron is pictured at the Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza at the Universit...
Lisa Riley Roche

Inside the last-minute drama that brought changes to Utah’s Olympics bid

Concerns raised about U.S. response to doping allegations caused concern award might not happen on Pioneer Day.
2 months ago
Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert announces the formation of an exploratory committee to consider a bid...
Deanie Wimmer and Keira Fairmont

Utah’s long journey to hosting another Winter Olympics

Submitting a bid to host the Olympic Games is a huge process and it’s one that's been going on here in Utah for more than 10 years.
2 months ago
In 2002, organizers showed the world Utah could host the Winter Games and turn a profit. This time,...
Daniella Rivera

What does hosting the 2034 Winter Games mean for Utah’s economy?

Researchers project Utah’s economy will see a big boost over the next decade as the state prepares to host the 2034 Olympic Winter Games.
2 months ago
A party to celebrate the start of Olympic Games took place in Riverton Monday night. (KSL TV)...
Debbie Worthen

Riverton party kicks off excitement around Olympic Games and IOC announcement

A party to celebrate the start of Olympic Games took place in Riverton Monday night.
2 months ago
Utah’s Olympic delegation poses for a photo for a sendoff celebration at the Salt Lake Internatio...
Sean Walker, KSL.com

With an eye on hosting world in 2034, Utah sends off Olympic delegation to Paris

As Utah's Olympic delegation prepared to board a flight for Paris from Salt Lake International Airport ahead of the 2024 Summer Games, their minds couldn't help but drift to 10 years in the future when an Olympic bid will mean a short drive instead of a transcontinental flight.
2 months ago
Fireworks fill the night sky 08 February 2002 during the opening ceremonies of the XIXth Winter Oly...
Mary Culbertson

How you can get in on the 2034 Olympic announcement party

A highly anticipated announcement will be made on July 24 by the IOC which will designate the official destination of the 2034 Winter Games.
2 months ago
Utah's Winter Sports School, located in Park City educates student-athletes during the summer month...
Karah Brackin

Winter Sports School in Park City helps student-athletes pursue academics, sport

Winter Sports School in Park City designed to bridge the best of both worlds — academic and sports — at the highest level.
2 months ago
Salt Lake City with the Olympic rings on the mountain...
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News

Here’s who is in the Utah delegation who will travel to the Paris Olympics for a decision on the 2034 Winter Games

The Utah delegation heading to Paris to make a final pitch on Pioneer Day July 24 for the 2034 Winter Games includes state and local elected leaders as well as Olympians, Paralympians and a trio of young up-and-coming athletes.
2 months ago
The east side entrance of the Salt Lake City and County Building in Washington Square Park on July ...
Karah Brackin

Salt Lake City gears up for 2034 Olympics announcement

After 20 years of working to get the Winter Games back to Salt Lake City, everyone is preparing for the big announcement at the end of the month.
2 months ago
The 2002 Olympic cauldron at the Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza at the University of Utah in...
Lisa Riley Roche

Utah is now one vote away from hosting the 2034 Winter Games. Here’s what just happened

Utah’s bid to host the 2034 Winter Games is headed to a final vote by the International Olympic Committee in July.
3 months ago
The Olympic rings at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. The Salt Lake Cit...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah finalizes Olympic plans with winter sport federations, two more steps before final 2034 bid announcement

The Utah Committee for the games presented their plan Tuesday to several Winter Olympic Federations for the 2034 games
4 months ago
Members of the International Olympic Committee’s Future Host Commission, IOC, U.S. Olympic & Para...
Deanie Wimmer

An Olympic legacy brings year-round sporting events to Utah

Utah has capitalized on the Olympic spotlight and demonstrated its ability as a world-class host for winter and summer sporting events. The sports world appears to have taken notice.
5 months ago
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Lisa Riley Roche

Utah’s bid for the 2034 Winter Games is on track after an IOC visit. What’s next?

The advice from a member of the International Olympic Committee delegation in Utah this week to inspect venues for a 2034 Winter Games sounded contradictory at first: Don’t be in a rush to put plans in place, but don’t wait to take advantage of the opportunity.
5 months ago

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