Salt Lake 2002 10th Anniversary

[RiceXIX]

Since the 10th anniversary of Salt Lake 2002 is upcoming, I thought I would share some stuff. Feel free to share or contribute

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[RiceXIX]

Awhile back I was able to find the daily newspaper distributed at the Olympic Village. Thought this would be fun to share. I have every days edition to share throughout the coming weeks.

p.s. I don't have a scanner big enough here at my house but have one at work. So for today I just took pics.... I will re-upload a more readable version later.

The Olympic Record - January 29, 2002


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[Old&New]

Here are two of my favorite moments from the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games:

#2
LeAnn Rimes sings Salt Lake 2002 Olympic theme song "Light the Fire Within:"

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16 year old Sarah Hughes from New York goes from 4th to 1st place after one breathtaking performance:

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[SLCdude]

My favorite part of the 2002 Winter Olympics? This song:

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This song gives me a nostalgia attack that sends shivers down my spine.

[arkhitektor]

[Future Mayor]

Brings back so many great memories. What an amazing 10 days in the history of SLC. I was downtown nearly every night attending free concerts at various venues, events at clubs and the concerts at the medals plaza. What a great time.

I am 100% behind a bid for the 2022. We staged the most successfull, most watched and most profitable Winter Olympics in history. Why not do it again? Since Jon Hunstman is out of the Presidential race, maybe he could spearhead the organizing committee along with his new duties at the Cancer Institute.

[wrendog]

Originally Posted by Future Mayor

Brings back so many great memories. What an amazing 10 days in the history of SLC. I was downtown nearly every night attending free concerts at various venues, events at clubs and the concerts at the medals plaza. What a great time.

I am 100% behind a bid for the 2022. We staged the most successfull, most watched and most profitable Winter Olympics in history. Why not do it again? Since Jon Hunstman is out of the Presidential race, maybe he could spearhead the organizing committee along with his new duties at the Cancer Institute.

16 days. Feb 8-Feb24

[Stenar]

I was at the Opening Ceremonies. One of the best shows I've ever seen. We'd be amazed by one thing and then something else even more amazing would come next.

[SLC Projects]

Too bad for me I was too poor to go to any of the events. Just came back from my waste of time LDS mission about two weeks before the games. I had no job and no money. Should of stayed home and saved up.

I remember driving around one night with the family around downtown. I've never seen so many people downtown. So much life and people. It was great.

Here's hoping for 2022, when that time around I'll have money.

[RiceXIX]

For anyone who is interested there is a celebration going on in Park City Tonight celebrating the olympics. It starts at 5p.m. and goes til 9 and it is free. I am not able to go... if anyone happens to attend maybe you could take some pictures?!?! Looks like it should be pretty fun event with fireworks

[UTAZLoVer]

I was actually a performer in the opening ceremonies - in the pioneer section just before the Dixie Chicks came on. I even told them "good job" when they were coming off stage. Lol. I also was part of the preshow for the Olympic Medals Plaza show with Steve Young (first half of the games) and Tracy Morgan (second half) hosting. It was really cool working with them. Steve Young was really nice, but I was kind of scared of Tracy. I also got tons of free tickets to the concerts for volunteering so it was really a very fun time for me. Last, I also had to take an entire two weeks straight off of school to film two music videos for the SLOC (they were totally dumb videos, turns out). It was my senior year of high school and I missed almost 70 days of school because of Olympic volunteer work. My family and I had tickets to the closing ceremonies, and that was actually the only part of the Games I attended instead of volunteering in. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to any sporting events because of my volunteer work. But the Games was truly one of the most amazing events in my life to this date, I met so many wonderful people and it really was a magical enivornment unlike any I've been in since. I would love for Salt Lake to bid for another games. I have TONS of Olympic merchandise, freebies, photos etc. in storage - perhaps sometime I'll try and post some of it here in the future.

[joscar]

Supposedly the mascots are going to be there too. If anyone sees them it would be great if you could take a pic and upload it to Wikipedia. We really need to be represented with a photo on the Olympic Mascot page. Unfortunately the photo I took of my stuffed animal versions of the mascots was removed (because the toys are a trademark, or something like that).

[RiceXIX]

>>>Here are some the Events taking place during the next few weeks:

RELIGHTING THE FLAME
A ceremonial relighting of the 2002 cauldron takes place the evening of February 8, remaining lit for public viewing through February 11.

February 9-11
Cauldron Park, Rice-Eccles Stadium

10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OLYMPIC SPORT FESTIVAL
On Saturday, February 18, 2012, an outdoor sport festival will be held in the streets of The Gateway shopping center in downtown Salt Lake City.

During the street festival, participants will have an opportunity to meet winter Olympic athletes, participate in interactive winter sport demonstrations and view commemorative exhibits about the 2002 Winter Games.

The festival will also serve as an official stop for the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) “Road to London” Tour – a family-friendly, interactive experience that offers fans a chance to learn about the Olympic Movement, participate in simulated events and meet athletes. The 2012 Road to London Tour, sponsored by Hilton HHonors, Samsung and TD Ameritrade, will make a total of four stops before culminating in Chicago in July.

February 18 from 10a - 5p
The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City
Free & open to the public

A TRIBUTE TO SALT LAKE 2002 WITH STARS ON ICE
Pay tribute to the success of the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in this special event featuring skating performances and memorable highlights from Salt Lake 2002.

February 18 from 7p - 9p
Energy Solutions Arena
Tickets starting at $20.

PARK CITY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Join the Olympic fun with highlight videos, Olympic spirit contest, Olympic mascots, a FREE concert from Robert Randolph and fireworks! This community celebration kicks off the FIS Freestyle World Cup at Deer Valley Resort.

The first 30 people to post a copy of their photos or stories from 2002 on the Community Olympic Wall in the Kimball Art Center at 5 p.m. get a limited edition 10-year Anniversary Pin!

February 1 from 5 – 9p
Main Street, Park City
Free & open to the public

UTAH OLYMPIC PARK COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Celebrate with Olympic and Paralympic athletes who have special ties to the Park City & Summit County community.

February 9 from 5 – 6p
Utah Olympic Park
Free & open to the public

KEARNS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
The community of Kearns “Welcomes the World” once again! Re-live the Winter Olympics with a live Parade of Nations, a Children of Light figure skating performance, sport exhibitions, a torch re-lighting with past and present Speedskating athletes, autographs and photos with athletes, and 2002 Olympic memorabilia.

February 17 from 6 – 9p
Utah Olympic Oval
Free & open to the public

>>>Olympic Exhibits:

GEORGE ECCLES 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES MUSEUM
Joe Quinney Winter Sport Center, Utah Olympic Park
Daily 10a - 6p

SALT LAKE 2002 VISITORS CENTER
Olympic Cauldron Park, University of Utah
Monday-Friday 10a - 6p

OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE EXHIBITION
J. Willard Marriott Library, Special Collections Reading Room, Level 4, University of Utah
February 1 – 29
Monday-Friday 8a - 6p, Saturday 9:15a - 6p

KIMBALL ART CENTER OLYMPIC EXHIBIT
Park Avenue, Park City
February 1 – April 7
Monday-Thursday 10a - 5p, Friday 10a - 7p, Saturday 12 - 7p, Sunday 12 - 5p

>>>And finally some competitions going on:

FIS FREESTYLE SKI WORLD CUP AT DEER VALLEY RESORT
February 2 - 4

Competitors from around the world challenge each other and themselves on Deer Valley's 2002 Olympic runs. Please visit www.DeerValley.com for a detailed schedule.

SPRINT U.S. SNOWBOARDING & FREESKIING GRAND PRIX AT CANYONS
February 9 - 12

Canyons plays host to the world's best male and female Snowboardcross and Skicross riders as they race head-to-head. www.CanyonsResort.com

WINTER DEW TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SNOWBASIN RESORT
February 9 - 12

This championship stage, complete with year-end Awards Ceremony, showcases the world’s top freeski and snowboard athletes competing in Slopestyle and Superpipe, www.Snowbasin.com

INTERCONTINENTAL CUP AT UTAH OLYMPIC PARK
February 10 - 11

Watch elite level Skeleton athletes race head-first down the 2002 Olympic track while competing for the Intercontinental Cup title.

<<<For anybody who attends any of these events Pics/ Vids would be nice >>>

(p.s. Mitt is supposedly coming to celebrate too so come see our next President )

[RiceXIX]

Celebrations Poster by Salt Lake XIX, on Flickr

Here is a picture of athletes signing autographs tonight at the Kimaball Art Center

Athletes Signing Autographs by Salt Lake XIX, on Flickr

And here is an exhibit at the Olympic Park

2002 Museum by Salt Lake XIX, on Flickr

[Old&New]

Originally Posted by RiceXIX

(p.s. Mitt is supposedly coming to celebrate too so come see our next President )

[xseven]

This is a great thread.

The 2002 Olympic Winter Games were only a few months away from 9/11.

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[John Martin]

I saw the water flowing in the cauldron today and gushing out the side. Not sure if they're just testing it or cleaning it.

[SLC4L]

This thread depresses me. I was 12 at the time and my only Olympic participation was going to Olympic Square once. I've always wished I'd done more. I did go to a Paralympic hockey game though.

[delts145]

As 10th anniversary of 2002 Winter Games nears, governor weighing another Olympic bid

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/7...-bid.html?pg=1

By Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News

SALT LAKE CITY — As Utahns prepare to celebrate the passing of a decade since hosting the 2002 Winter Games, there's a new push to bid for a future Olympics.

Gov. Gary Herbert said he's involved in discussions and weighing the costs and benefits of making a bid to host the 2022 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, where the Olympic cauldron will be lit Wednesday evening to mark the 10-year anniversary...

..."I feel good as a Utahn about how we hosted the world and can claim we had the most successful and the most profitable, I might add, Winter Olympics," Herbert said. "I give it an 'A-plus-plus.'"....


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