EPISODE · Apr 9, 2024 · 22 MIN
Can Salt Lake Really Pull Off Another Olympics?
from City Cast Salt Lake · host City Cast
Members of the International Olympic Committee are visiting Salt Lake this week before almost certainly awarding us the 2034 Winter Games. City and state leaders — and most Utahns! — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing another Olympics to our state. But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over of the ‘02 games — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city. This episode originally aired April 25, 2023. Resources and references: ‘Like 50 Super Bowls:’ Romney says Utah should get ready now to host 2034 Olympic Games [Salt Lake Tribune] The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Hoberman Arch [City Cast Salt Lake] Now more than 80% of Utahns want to host another Olympics, poll shows [Deseret News] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management
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Members of the International Olympic Committee are visiting Salt Lake this week before almost certainly awarding us the 2034 Winter Games. City and state leaders — and most Utahns! — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing another Olympics to our state. But not all SLC residents are convinced we need a do-over of the ‘02 games — including host Ali Vallarta. Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian and chair of the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games, makes her case for bringing the Olympic dream back to our city. This episode originally aired April 25, 2023. Resources and references: ‘Like 50 Super Bowls:’ Romney says Utah should get ready now to host 2034 Olympic Games [Salt Lake Tribune] The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Hoberman Arch [City Cast Salt Lake] Now more than 80% of Utahns want to host another Olympics, poll shows [Deseret News] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It’s the best way to support our work and help make sure we’re around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Salt Lake Community College ICO Property Management
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