PARIS — Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid on Wednesday.
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 delegation from Salt Lake City pose for a picture with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (C) after winning the bid to host the 2034 Winter Games during the 142nd session of the IOC in Paris on July 24, 2024. AFP via Getty Images
Back in Utah, a 3 a.m. public watch party gathered to see a broadcast from Paris. AP
Utah Olympic fans cheer during the announcement for the host city for the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games at Washington Square. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Spectators react as the IOC awards the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City on July 24, 2024. Getty Images
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. Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY SportsThe 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.
