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Provo renames street 'Olympic Boulevard' ahead of 2034 Games in Utah
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 12:09 p.m.
Provo renamed Seven Peaks Boulevard to Olympic Boulevard early this week, just in time for Wednesday's announcement that the 2034 Winter Olympics are coming to Utah.
How Utah has changed since hosting the 2002 Olympics
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted July 25 - 9:46 a.m.
The last time Utah hosted the Winter Olympics, things looked a little different.
2002 Olympic mascots reflect on past, future of Salt Lake Games
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted July 25 - 6:26 a.m.
The actors who played the 2002 Olympic mascots have stories to share for generations to come. Now, they're passing on their torch.
Inside the last-minute drama that brought changes to Utah's Olympics bid
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 24 - 10:30 p.m.
Why did Utah's Olympic bidders bring up an anti-doping issue during their otherwise upbeat pitch to the International Olympic Committee Wednesday for the 2034 Winter Games ?
Winter Olympians will compete at these 13 venues when the Games return to Utah
Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press | Posted July 24 - 8:20 p.m.
Salt Lake City Olympic bid leaders boast that they've created one of the most compact layouts in Olympic history. All venues are within a one-hour drive of the athletes village.
What will Utah look like when the Olympics come in 2034?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted July 24 - 9:15 a.m.
A new report details the significant demographic and economic growth that has occurred in the state since Salt Lake City first hosted the Winter Olympic Games and projected growth through 2034.
'It's a historic day': Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Olympics
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 24 - 9:01 a.m.
International Olympic Committee leaders in Paris voted Wednesday — on Utah's Pioneer Day — to award Salt Lake City the 2034 Winter Olympics.
Why Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn wants the 2034 Winter Games in Utah
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 9:19 p.m.
Lindsey Vonn, a gold medalist who made her Olympic debut in 2002, is part of Utah's final pitch for another Olympics.
Utahns at Washington Square betting they'll live their Olympic dreams
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 7:03 p.m.
Utahns wait for what they all hope — and expect — will be the announcement from Paris that Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Winter Games.
Sen. Mitt Romney won't be in Paris for the 2034 Winter Games decision. Here's why
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 9:53 a.m.
Plenty of prominent Utahns will be in Paris when the International Olympic Committee votes Wednesday on whether the state will host the 2034 Winter Games.
Paris bound: Utah athletes and delegates rally for 2024 Olympics
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted July 22 - 10:25 p.m.
Just days away from the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, a crowd gathered on Monday at the Salt Lake City International Airport to send off Utah athletes and delegates representing the state and country across the pond.
Reenvisioning downtown Salt Lake is 'biggest thing' to work on before 2034 Olympics, Cox says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 8:53 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox said he believes a plan to revitalize downtown Salt Lake City near the Delta Center could address the biggest need he sees ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics.
Here's a list of athletes with ties to Utah competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 6:11 p.m.
As Utah's Olympic delegation prepared to board a flight for Paris, 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.
Secret Service oversaw security at 2002 Olympics and would do it again for 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 22 - 10:02 a.m.
If the Winter Games return to Salt Lake City in 2034, it would be designated a "National Special Security Event" with the Secret Service in charge.
Why a final decision on France's bid for the 2030 Winter Games may be delayed
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 19 - 10:21 p.m.
Before the International Olympic Committee decides on July 24 whether Utah will host another Olympics in 2034, there's supposed to be a vote on France's French Alps bid for the 2030 Winter Games.
Celebration for 2034 Olympics announcement planned at Utah Olympic Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted July 19 - 6:04 p.m.
The 2034 Winter Olympics will be officially announced next Wednesday, July 24. It is expected Salt Lake City will get the bid, with celebrations planned at Utah Olympic Park and the Salt Lake City-County Building.
Winter Sports School in Park City helps student-athletes pursue academics, sport
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted July 15 - 6:01 p.m.
Winter Sports School in Park City was designed to bridge the best of both worlds — academic and sports — at the highest level.
Utah transit could look completely different for 2034 Olympics
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 5:04 p.m.
Hosting the 2002 Winter Olympics helped Utah build a light-rail system in Salt Lake County. A few big transit projects are expected to be added by 2034.
Second Winter Olympics could spark $6.6B in economic output for Utah, new report finds
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 10 - 7:05 p.m.
Hosting the Winter Games again in 2034 may have a significant economic boost, but there is a lot that can also happen in 10 years, experts say.
These Utahns will travel to the Paris Olympics for a decision on the 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 10 - 8:50 a.m.
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.
How Utah plans to 'party like it's 2002' on Pioneer Day
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 12:39 p.m.
Multiple Utah cities plan to celebrate 1847 and 2034 this Pioneer Day, as the International Olympic Committee's vote to award the 2034 Winter Games lands on the state holiday.
Poll: Utahns want to host the Olympics 'again and again and again'
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 26 - 7:21 a.m.
Nearly 80% of Utahns want Salt Lake City to be part of any permanent Winter Games rotation.
Expect a 'celebration' on July 24, a US Olympic leader says about 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 9:04 p.m.
On Pioneer Day, Utah should easily clear the final hurdle to be named the host of the 2034 Winter Games, a top U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee official said Friday.
France's 2030 Winter Olympics bid 'on hold' pending national elections
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 15 - 4:51 p.m.
France's bid for the 2030 Winter Games has stalled, but the International Olympic Committee is counting on the needed government guarantees to come through in time for a final vote in July, the same time that Utah hopes to be awarded the 2034 Winter Games.
