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Kyle Ireland

Former BYU Distance Runners Qualify For Summer Olympics

Former BYU national champs Conner Mantz and Clayton Young earned spots on Team USA after their performances in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
3 months ago
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Kyle Ireland

Utahn Credits Taylor Swift After Earning Silver Medal At Youth Olympics

Park City's Josie Johnson credited Taylor Swift for helping her capture the silver medal at the 2024 Youth Winter Games.
3 months ago
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Madisan Hinkhouse

Salt Lake City Announced As ‘Preferred Host’ Of 2034 Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Salt Lake City is the preferred host city for the 2034 Olympic Games.
5 months ago
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Graham Dunbar, AP

Winter Olympic Host Cities For 2030, 2034 To Be Chosen At Same Time In July

The IOC said it wants to pick two Winter Olympic host cities in July — putting Salt Lake City quickly into play for the 2034 edition.
6 months ago
A general view of downtown Salt Lake City at night during the Salt Lake Winter Olympics on February...
AP

Olympic Committee Gives Salt Lake City Official Go-Ahead As Bidder For Future Winter Games

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officially endorsed Salt Lake City on Thursday as the American bid city for an upcoming Winter Olympics, with the committee's chairman saying that while the U.S. bid remains flexible, it would prefer hosting in 2034 over 2030.
7 months ago
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Kyle Ireland

Governor Cox: Confident Olympics Will Return To SLC In 2030 Or 2034

Utah governor Spencer Cox said that his confidence level in bringing the Winter Olympics back to Salt Lake City is at "99.9 percent."
12 months ago
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Eddie Pells, AP

Salt Lake City Winter Olympics Bid More Likely For 2034

Recent meetings with the IOC have led U.S. officials to believe all signs point toward Salt Lake City bidding for the 2034 Winter Olympics.
2 years ago
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Stephen Wade, AP

Chinese Olympian Eileen Gu Working For Salt Lake Games Bid

Eileen Gu, who won two gold medals for China at the Beijing Olympics, has signed on to work for Salt Lake City's bid for the Winter Olympics.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

2008, 2022 Olympic Games In Beijing See Many Differences

KSL's Alex Cabrero was one of the few NBC affiliate reporters who traveled to China for the 2022 Winter Olympics. He was also there for KSL, reporting on the 2008 Summer Olympics, and says the lasting legacy of 2022 will be very different.
2 years ago
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The Associated Press

Flame Extinguished To End Beijing Games

The Olympic flame has been extinguished in Beijing, marking the end of the most locked-down games in history.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah Man Offers Familiar Voice For Athletes In Beijing

Carl Roepke, who lives in Park City, was invited to Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics because of his voice.
2 years ago
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Debbie Worthen & Madison Swenson, KSL TV

Social Media Gives Behind The Scenes Look At Team USA In Beijing

Much of our lives revolves around social media. Liking, retweeting, snapping, swiping right -- it's all a normal part of the day.
2 years ago
Ryan Pivirotto of Team United States competes during the Men's 500m Heats on day seven of the Beiji...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah Short Track Speedskater Retiring After 2022 Winter Olympics

Utah's Ryan Pivirotto says he's ready to begin the rest of his life after competing in short track speedskating for Team USA in Beijing.
2 years ago
Shanwayne Stephens, Ashley Watson, Rolando Reid and Matthew Wekpe of Team Jamaica slide during the ...
Sam Farnsworth, KSL Sports

Utah’s Special Connection To The Jamaican Bobsled Team

Did you know that Utah has a special connection to both the origins of Jamaican bobsledding and the current team in Beijing?
2 years ago
Irene Schouten of Team Netherlands crosses the finish line to win the Gold medal ahead of Ivanie Bl...
Associated Press

Belgium, Netherlands Take Home Gold In Speedskating Finale

Team USA was unable to medal in the men's and women's speedskating mass start.
2 years ago
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Trevor Allen

Alex Ferreira Wins Bronze Medal In Men’s Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Final

Westminster College alum Alex Ferreira won the bronze medal in the Men's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Final at the Winter Olympic Games.
2 years ago
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Sam Farnsworth, KSL Sports

Utah Slopestyle Skiers Return Home With Olympic Medals

Utah slopestyle skiers Nick Goepper, Alex Hall and Colby Stevenson returned home to Salt Lake City Friday with their Olympic Medals.
2 years ago
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Utah Broadcast Crews Capture Top Olympic Moments In Beijing

The Olympics are always filled with memorable moments and images we'll never forget. But did you know, some of those shots, and the sights and sounds of the Games, were captured by a Utah broadcast crew?
2 years ago
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Kyle Ireland

Kaysha Love, Kaillie Humphries Record Strong Start In Two-Woman Bobsled

Kaysha Love and Kaillie Humphries sit in fifth place midway through the Two-Woman Bobsled event at the Winter Olympics.
2 years ago
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The Associated Press

Meyers Taylor To Carry US Flag At Closing Ceremony

Elana Meyers Taylor has been picked to be a flagbearer again. And this time, she’ll be able to take the job.
2 years ago
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Trevor Allen

Carly Margulies, Brita Sigourney Miss Podium In Women’s Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Final

Carly Margulies and Brita Sigourney did not take home a medal in the Women's Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe Final at the Winter Olympic Games.
2 years ago
Mikaela Shiffrin - Combined Slalom...
Howard Fendrich

Shiffrin Responds To Those ‘Who Have So Much Apparent Hate’

Mikaela Shiffrin has responded via Twitter to people she says “have so much apparent hate.”
2 years ago
Joergen Graabak of Team Norway celebrates after winning the Gold medal during the Large Hill/4x5km,...
Associated Press

Riiber-Less Norway Wins Gold In Nordic Combined Team Event

Norway picked up yet another gold in the nordic combined team event.
2 years ago
Eero Hirvonen of Team Finland competes during the Ski Jumping First Round as part of Biathlon Team ...
Associated Press

Austria Takes Early Lead, United States Settles For Seventh Entering Cross Country

With the cross-country event occurring later this evening, Austria takes the early lead.
2 years ago