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How the next Olympics will be different from Utah's vision
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 22 - 8:30 p.m.
At the end of the closing ceremony and Olympic handover, the French Alps will officially be the next Winter Olympic host. And the vision of those games differs markedly from what Utah will offer.
Just how unpopular is the Utah 2034 Olympics logo? Here's what a new poll found
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 22 - 10:32 a.m.
Utah's 2034 Winter Games logo gets a thumbs-down both within the state and nationally, the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.
In Italy, Jamaica's bobsled team builds toward a 2034 medal run
Mike Anderson and Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 8:00 p.m.
With three sleds, women's monobob, two‑man and four‑man, Jamaica's bobsled athletes say they're determined to push toward the podium at the 2034 Winter Games in Utah.
Utah governor calls for a focus on sports, not politics, at Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 11 - 6:15 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had plenty to say Tuesday about the state's plans for 2034 to a room of international reporters in Milan — and what the focus should be at the current Games.
Utah Olympic leaders study Milan's Games operations ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 4:02 p.m.
Utah's Olympic planners are taking notes from Milan's transportation operations as the Utah Transit Authority prepares the most important piece of Utah's 2034 Olympic puzzle.
Utah parents and students launch new high school ski racing league
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 1:15 p.m.
A group of Utah parents and students is working to launch the first-ever Utah High School Ski Racing League, tapping into the state's deep ski culture and the excitement surrounding the Winter Olympics.
Fresh off gold, Breezy Johnson eyes team event and possible home Games
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 9:00 p.m.
Fresh from winning gold, Breezy Johnson made it clear she's already looking ahead — to the next race and, with some prodding, the future.
Utah 2034 hosts welcome event for families of Team USA athletes in Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 1:04 p.m.
The Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee hosted a welcome gathering in Milan during the 2026 Winter Olympics to look ahead at the Winter Olympics in Utah.
Here's what the IOC just told Utah's Olympic organizers not to do — yet
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 7:56 a.m.
What advice did the International Olympic Committee have for organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games after the first formal report on their progress, delivered in Milan, Italy, just ahead of the start of the 2026 Winter Games?
Utah fourth graders meet Olympians, dream big ahead of 2034 Games
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 10:32 p.m.
Not everyone can say they've met an Olympic athlete. For students at the Guadalupe Center, Friday was a dream come true.
Utah, France and Italy sign agreement to cooperate on future Olympic Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 4:32 p.m.
While much of the world's attention in Milan is focused on the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, leaders from three Olympic regions were already looking ahead.
Gail Miller carries Olympic torch through Milan ahead of 2026 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 10:31 p.m.
Gail Miller carried the Olympic torch through a busy shopping center in Milan Thursday evening, drawing cheers while reflecting on the legacy of 2002 as Utah prepares for 2034.
Utah 2034 Chairman Fraser Bullock runs Olympic torch in Milan, inspires thousands of students
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 8:33 p.m.
Surrounded by cheering students and locals, Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee Chairman Fraser Bullock carried the Olympic torch through downtown Milan on Thursday.
Will there be a rotation of future Olympic Games? Here's what the IOC president says
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 5 - 9:30 a.m.
Establishing a system to rotate Winter Games among set hosts is available to the International Olympic Committee. Here's what else was discussed as the 2026 Winter Olympics begin.
Utahn Amy Garff runs Olympic torch hoping to inspire students ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 8:17 p.m.
Rain fell steadily as Amy Garff carried the Olympic torch through Saronno, Italy, just north of Milan, but the weather did little to slow her down.
Here are the 83 athletes with ties to Utah at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 10:03 a.m.
Close to 31% of Team USA athletes, as well as representatives from eight other countries in Milan-Cortina, spent time in the Beehive State, according to the Utah Sports Commission.
Salt Lake City's Mary Bocock embraces her first Olympic moment
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 9:20 a.m.
Mary Bocock's career is just getting started. And as she said last year, wouldn't it be fun to make it in 2034 when the games come to her backyard?
David Huntsman carries Olympic torch in Milan suburb, highlights mental health ahead of 2034
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 8:16 p.m.
Rainfall didn't stop Utah's David Huntsman from carrying the Olympic flame Tuesday morning as the torch continued toward Milan, where it will light the cauldron in three days.
Utah 2034 committee updates IOC on progress during presentation in Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 5:34 p.m.
Utah's committee leaders on Tuesday outlined the work completed over the past year and emphasized Utah's readiness for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Milan to learn from 2026 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 6:15 a.m.
While nearly a third of Team USA's more than 200 athletes competing in the Winter Olympics have Utah ties, Utah's future Olympic hosts are also making a strong showing in Italy.
Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 4:01 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its support Tuesday for the 2034 Winter Games, including "a significant financial donation" and other contributions.
Utah's Olympic legacy shines in Italy as Spencer Eccles carries torch through Lake Como area
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 7:30 p.m.
The Olympic torch made its way by Italy's Lake Como region as part of its journey toward Milan for the 2026 Winter Games.
Here's why the governor and other Utah leaders are going to the Milan-Cortina Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 1 - 8:30 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he's heading to the 2026 Winter Games that begin Feb. 6 in Milan-Cortina, Italy, so he can learn firsthand what its going to take to ready the state for the Olympic spotlight in eight years.
Skimo. Cyclocross. Sports you probably don't know could be coming to Utah's 2034 Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 1 - 10:07 a.m.
Ski mountaineering is set to debut at the Milan-Cortina Olympics that start Feb. 6. Other sports are lining up for future Winter Games.
