Salt Lake City confirmed as host for the 2034 Winter Games by the International Olympic Committee
The capital city of Utah was the only candidate since the International Olympic Committee gave Salt Lake City exclusive negotiating rights last year in the process that was fast-tracked for 2034 and led to US being awarded the games.
The campaign team presenting the bid on stage to IOC members included the Governor of Utah Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Alpine ski great Lindsey Vonn. Back home, a 3 a.m. public watch party gathered to see a broadcast from Paris.
Salt Lake City’s final approval in a vote by those members will bring back the Winter Games 32 years after first hosting in 2002.
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The win for Salt Lake City in securing the 2034 Winter Games is a significant achievement in the realm of sports. mechanics of the city's sports facilities will need to be upgraded to accommodate the increased demand for the games.
