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What the international track and field boss wants added to Utah's next Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:37 a.m. | Save Story
Cross-country races haven't been part of the Olympics for more than a century, but the head of the international track and field federation is determined to bring the event back — for the Winter Games.
Utah's Soldier Hollow becomes training ground for future Olympic biathletes
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 4 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is the relatively new home of the U.S. biathlon team, a sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship. Its headquarters moved to Midway in 2023.
Educating America's athletes: Salt Lake Community College waiving tuition for Olympic hopefuls
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 3 - 8:16 a.m. | Save Story
SLCC's Beyond the Podium program provides participants with free tuition and flexible schedules, allowing Olympics- and Paralympics-bound athletes opportunities to earn a degree while training.
Sebastian Coe pushes for a cross-country running race at the 2030 Winter Olympics
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 1 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Sebastian Coe would love to see a cross-country running race brought back to the Olympics at the 2030 Winter Games.
IOC and Saudi Arabia cancel their 12-year deal to host video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 30 - 5:02 a.m. | Save Story
The IOC and Saudi Arabia have canceled their 12-year deal to host the video gaming Esports Olympics in Riyadh in a rare setback for a sports project backed by the oil-rich kingdom.
Here's how organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games marked 100 days to the 2026 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 29 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Olympic organizers paid a visit to Rockefeller Center on Wednesday as the "Today" show marked 100 days until the start of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy.
'You need to be here': Salt Lake City to host nationwide 2026 Olympics viewing party
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 29 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city won't host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games until 2034, but it wants to draw in the Olympic spirit a bit sooner.
How climate change is changing the way athletes train ahead of the Winter Olympics
Jennifer Mcdermott And Pat Graham, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 29 - 3:46 a.m. | Save Story
over the rocks, rubble and dirt.
What Olympic officials say about 'pushing boundaries' at Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 28 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
With two more Winter Games between now and Utah's next Olympics in 2034, there's plenty of time to think big, the CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Tuesday.
Lindsey Vonn says she has 'nothing to prove' as she prepares to return to the Olympics
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 28 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Lindsey Vonn feels like she has "nothing to prove" in her bid to return to the Olympics at the age of 41, more than two decades since her first.
'Yeah, boyeeee': Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 27 - 10:24 a.m. | Save Story
Flavor Flav, the iconic rapper and reality star, has become the official hype man for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton team. The announcement came Monday after he spent time with the team at the Olympic track in Utah. At 66, Flav hit 67 mph on a bobsled run and plans to join the team at the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February. U.S. skeleton athlete Dan Barefoot praised Flav's adventurous spirit and skill. Flav's involvement has energized the team, with members even getting his personal number. USA Bobsled and Skeleton CEO Aron McGuire expressed excitement about the partnership.
Here's how the IOC punished Indonesia for barring Israeli athletes from a world cup competition
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Updated Oct. 25 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
The International Olympic Committee took swift actions against Indonesia for denying visas to Israeli athletes who will to compete in the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.
Ogden officials OK plans for Olympic-themed mural ahead of 2034 Winter Games
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden City Council on Tuesday approved plans to install a $210,000 Olympic-themed mural in the city ahead of the 2034 Winter Games.
There won't be any Russian skiers at next year's Winter Olympics. Here's why
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 23 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
Russian and Belarusian skiers and snowboarders have effectively been stopped from competing in the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, even as "neutral" athletes without flags, anthems or other symbols of their nationality.
Mikaela Shiffrin expands brand, launches podcast that explores driving forces behind success
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 23 - 5:37 a.m. | Save Story
podcast host.
IOC recommends no international sporting events in Indonesia after country barred Israeli athletes
The Associated Press | Updated Oct. 22 - 10:57 p.m. | Save Story
The International Olympic Committee has recommended global sports federations cease holding events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta.
Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 22 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
bold graphic depictions that officials said were meant to represent "the character of the destinations."
Shiffrin narrowing her focus to fewer events for Milan-Cortina Olympics after challenges in Beijing
Pat Graham And Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 22 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
Mikaela Shiffrin has already ruled out competing in the downhill at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Ukraine's top slider condemns decision that may allow Russians to compete in Olympics
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 22 - 2:10 a.m. | Save Story
Ukraine's top Olympic sliding contender said he is disappointed and frustrated with the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation's possible willingness to let Russian athletes compete in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Games, saying it would lead to countless issues including safety concerns and doping questions.
IOC 'regrets' Israeli athletes were banned from competition in Indonesia
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 21 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
International Olympic Committee leaders were unable "to help facilitate a solution" to Israeli athletes being barred by the Indonesian government, but continue to be concerned.
Ilia Malinin wins opening figure skating Grand Prix by vast 40-point margin
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 19 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
Ilia Malinin proved just how far ahead of his figure skating rivals he is ahead of the Winter Olympics. He says he still has a "lot more" room to improve.
Here's how the start of Italy's 2026 Winter Games is going to be different
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 17 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
The theme just announced for next February's opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy? Harmony, as in bringing together what will be the most spread-out Olympics ever.
What Trump said about moving the 2028 Olympics from Los Angeles
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 16 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump suggested he might have to move the 2028 Summer Games from Los Angeles on Wednesday if the city was not "properly prepared," he told reporters.
Olympic champion Ariarne 'Arnie' Titmus terminates swimming career, shocks fans
John Pye, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 16 - 1:25 a.m. | Save Story
The Olympic champion known affectionately as "Arnie" chose to terminate her elite swimming career immediately, an ending that caught her audience completely by surprise.
Where Israeli athletes are being barred from international competition
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
A move by the Indonesian government to stop Israeli athletes from participating in a gymnastics world championship in Jakarta is raising questions about what could happen at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Will there be runners and cyclists in the Winter Games?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 8:57 a.m. | Save Story
There's a "good chance" that cross-country running and cyclocross will be added to the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, which means big changes could be coming before 2034.
Should it be Sonic the Olympic Hedgehog now?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 8 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
Look for Sonic the Hedgehog to show up on Olympic merchandise. The International Olympic Committee unveiled the collaboration on Tuesday, scheduled for release in 2026.
How the unusual workout of Katie Uhlaender turned her into a social media phenomenon
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 6 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
The cliche goes you train for the task at hand, and it's true whether you're an Olympic hopeful, or covering an Olympic hopeful. But it's hard to miss what Katie Uhlaender is doing.
What the IOC is considering that could impact Utah's Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Could a new look at the International Olympic Committee's sponsorship program mean more money for Utah's 2034 Winter Games?
This Lindsey was just named to the US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 28 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
Two Utahns were named to the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame on Tuesday, including Lindsey Van — not Vonn — who fought to include women's ski jumping in the Olympics.
International Paralympic Committee lifts the partial suspensions of Russia and Belarus
The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 27 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
The International Paralympic Committee has lifted the partial suspensions of Russia and Belarus.
Skiing's governing body approves gender eligibility testing policy
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 24 - 4:56 p.m. | Save Story
Skiing's governing body approved a gene testing policy for gender eligibility in women's events Wednesday, but delayed a decision on letting some Russian athletes try to qualify with neutral status for next year's Winter Olympics.
Olympic hopeful Alysa Liu scraps short program amid investigation involving artist behind its music
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 24 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
World figure skating champion Alysa Liu is scrapping her short program for the upcoming season, including the Milan Olympics should she make the U.S. team, amid an investigation involving one of the artists who performed the music for it.
Hundreds of Olympic and Paralympic sports officials are in Utah this week. Here's why
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
More than 400 officials are in Salt Lake City for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's assembly to not only finalize plans for 2026 in Milan, but also build excitement for 2034.
Here's what hosting another Olympics can do for Utah
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Hosting a second Winter Games in 2034 is "an Olympic-sized opportunity" for the state, according to a new report released Tuesday by the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
How international Olympic leaders are responding to a world 'shaken by conflict and division'
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 21 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
With the world's conflicts getting "worse and worse every day," International Olympic Committee leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing peace through sport, the organization's new president, Kirsty Coventry, told reporters Friday.
IOC confirms Russians competing as neutrals at Milan-Cortina Games and no talks on Israel
Daniella Matar, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 19 - 3:52 p.m. | Save Story
Russians will be allowed to compete at next year's Milan-Cortina Winter Games but the International Olympic Committee said on Friday it had never discussed banning Israel.
What are lawmakers worried about ahead of World Cup and Olympic Games?
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 18 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers are ratcheting up security efforts ahead of major international sports events in the United States over the next three years.
Actor Stanley Tucci joining NBC's coverage of next year's Olympics in Italy
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 16 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Like every Olympics, the 2026 Winter Games will be an opportunity to showcase the host country's culture. So NBC Universal is bringing on an expert to help explain Italy to an American audience.
Ryan Crouser beats injury and wins his third world shot put title to go with three Olympics golds
Eddie Pells And Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 13 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
When he closes the book on 2025, Ryan Crouser will have six official shot put attempts on the books. And one world championship.
Here's how some of the over $200M raised for Utah's Olympics will be used
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
Four-time Olympic speedskater Catherine Raney Norman said the more than $200 million in donations for Utah's next Winter Games will have an impact on getting kids involved in sports.
Bobsled-skeleton federation not allowing Russian athletes to compete at 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 12 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
Russian bobsled and skeleton athletes will not compete at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, the governing body for those two sports decided on Friday.
US Olympic sprinter Knighton banned for positive test for anabolic steroid
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 12 - 10:25 a.m. | Save Story
Two-time Olympic finalist Erriyon Knighton was banned for four years on Friday in a doping case that ruled the 21-year-old United States sprinter out of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 12 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.
Revisiting the Tokyo Olympics as the track and field world championships open in Japan's capital
Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 9 - 11:10 p.m. | Save Story
Japan's National Stadium was fan-less four years ago during the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics; zero atmosphere in the $1.4 billion, 60,000-seat venue for the globe's greatest track and field athletes.
Utah lands over $200M in initial wave of 2034 Winter Olympics fundraising
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 8 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
The 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are a little less than nine years away, but event organizers say they've already made significant progress in ensuring that the Games are pulled off in Utah.
Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter Games
Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:13 p.m. | Save Story
Organizers of the Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games have announced a fundraising effort that they say is the largest philanthropic campaign supporting a host city in Olympic and Paralympic history. The initiative has raised more than $200 million and will fund community engagement programs surrounding the Games. It covers roughly a tenth of the projected $2.84 billion operating budget. The International Olympic Committee awarded Salt Lake City the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in July 2024, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002. Nine of the state's wealthiest families and foundations have each pledged at least $20 million over the next nine years.
5 French women boxers to miss world champs over deadline for new sex tests
The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 6:05 a.m. | Save Story
Five French women boxers will miss the world championships starting on Thursday in England because of complications with new sex tests that are compulsory after a furor at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Roy Jones Jr. given the 1988 Olympic gold medal by the boxer who got the controversial win over him
Brian Mahoney, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 3 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
thanks to a gift from the South Korean fighter who defeated him in the controversial boxing match.
Here's what the Kearns mayor wants from the 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
Could the 2034 Winter Games help transform Kearns into a tourist destination? That's Mayor Kelly Bush's goal after meeting with the Games' organizing committee on Friday.
Enhanced Games (no drug testing) file $800 million lawsuit against critics
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 27 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
The startup Olympic-style sports festival promising no drug testing filed an $800 million antitrust lawsuit against its detractors Wednesday for what it claims is an illegal campaign to make athletes boycott its event.
Norway ski jumpers accept 3-month ban for manipulated suits
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 23 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Two Olympic gold medalists have accepted a three-month ban after a scandal over tampering with ski jump suits for Norway men's team at this year's world championships.
Olympic champion skier Eileen Gu injured in a training accident in New Zealand
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 22 - 1:57 a.m. | Save Story
American-born Chinese skier and Olympic freestyle gold medalist Eileen Gu has suffered an injury while training in New Zealand, the latest in several setbacks for the 2022 Beijing Games champion.
Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles 'super excited' about racing toward world title defenses
The Associated Press | Posted Aug. 19 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Noah Lyles was "super excited" Tuesday about his progress toward defending his 100 and 200 meters titles at track and field's world championships next month.
Athletes in Salt Lake City try out for a shot at the USA Bobsled and Skeleton team
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 16 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
In the middle of summer, a group of athletes in Salt Lake City were already thinking about winter, as tryouts for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton team took place Saturday.
Lawmakers hear from Olympic organizers for the first time since Utah got the 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 14 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
The opening ceremonies of the 2034 Winter Games are years away, but lawmakers heard from the state's Olympic organizing committee Thursday to discuss volunteers, funding and more.
What's happening at LA's 2028 Summer Games for the first time
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 14 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
During the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, venues will be able to display the names of corporate sponsors for the first time.
LA Olympics to sell naming rights to some venues in game-changing deal for 2028
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 14 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics will sell naming rights for a handful of its venues in deals expected to bring multiple millions of dollars to the 2028 Games while breaking down the International Olympic Committee's long-sacrosanct policy of keeping brand names off its arenas and stadiums.
