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The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza by Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

International Olympic Committee Announces Salt Lake as ‘Preferred’ Candidate for 2034 Games

By Abbey Thomas, Assistant Sports Editor November 29, 2023

  After a long period of anticipation for many Utah residents, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that Salt Lake City is the preferred finalist to host the 2034 Winter Olympics.  “We...

Mens super-G at Snowbasin Resort during the 2002 Winter Olympics. (Photo by Ken Lund | Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Utah’s Olympic Comeback: Preparing for the 2034 Bid

By Max Valva, Sports Writer November 15, 2023

  It was not too long ago when the world’s greatest games were played here in Salt Lake City — the 2002 Winter Olympics. The United States has hosted the Winter Games four times — twice at...

(Graphic by Sydney Stam | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Alexander: Sha’Carri Richardson vs Kamila Valieva, Racism in the Olympics

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor March 4, 2022

  Beijing’s Winter Olympic Games have finally ended, but not without a fair share of controversy. At just 15 years old, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva made headlines on Feb. 7 as the first...

Mens super-G at Snowbasin Resort during the 2002 Winter Olympics. (Photo by Ken Lund | Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Brown: SLC Deserves Another Olympic Bid

By Jackson Brown, Opinion Writer August 20, 2021

  Almost 20 years ago, Salt Lake City hosted its most important sports event: the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. During the games, I was not even a year old, but I've heard stories from my family that...

Salt Lake City. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Improved Ties with the Governor and Downtown Development Addressed in Televised SLC Mayoral Debate

By Miacel Spotted Elk, News Writer July 16, 2019

  On Monday, July 15, Salt Lake City’s mayoral candidates gathered for a debate hosted by the Pioneer Park Coalition. Broadcast by KSL-TV and live-streamed on Facebook, the forum was moderated...

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Barber: Treatment of Hoberman Arch Displays Irresponsible Handling of Olympic Legacy

By Shaelyn Barber March 2, 2018

The geometric petals of the Hoberman Arch slowly begin to move. Glowing with vibrant gold, purple and sapphire hues, the structure’s central circle expands to reveal the medals stage. I was six when...

Slow Government Neglects Olympic Legacy in Salt Lake City

‘Slow Government’ Neglects Olympic Legacy in Salt Lake City

By Megan Hulse March 1, 2018

No time to read? Check out this story's episode of the Floodlights podcast: http://kuteradio.org/talkshows/olympic-legacy/ Some have called the 2002 Winter Olympics one of the most successful in...

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