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[RiceXIX]

The tenth anniversary of Salt Lake 2002 is approaching and thought I would post some things that I have for fun. I'll start off with a video (you probably have seen before ).

[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.

Also, feel free to contribute if you would like to share anything you might have or insight, thought whatever .

The Olympic Record - January 29, 2002



OlyRecXIX_1-8 by Salt Lake XIX, on Flickr
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OlyRecXIX_1-1 by Salt Lake XIX, on Flickr

[Scotguy]

Can't believe its been ten years already. My 2nd Favourite Winter Games

Thanks for the memories Salt Lake

[deawebo]

really fast ten years have passed, i was in Orlando, FL when the opening ceremony was i still remember it :') but i didnt put much attention in the rest of the games, i started intresting in WOG since Sochi was elected...

[Scotguy]

I was 16 during these games and i remember mostly the opening and closing ceremonies, Sarah Hughes beating the great Slutskeya and Kwan to gold and also the Canadian couple not getting gold, then getting gold. Also there was ofcourse the first gold medal for GB since Torvill and Dean with the (Scottish) Curlers.

The bad part of the games was Alain Baxter getting his bronze medal for skiing taken away due to taking a cold spray and being accused of drug cheating

[Rols O'Bertilsson]

What can I say ... Australia's first winter gold medal and the origins of the phrase "Doing a Bradbury":

Edited by Sir Rols, 29 January 2012 - 10:42 PM.

[RiceXIX]

For anyone around the Salt Lake Area here is a list of events:



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.


Celebrations Poster by Salt Lake XIX, on Flickr
Athletes signing autographs


Athletes Signing Autographs by Salt Lake XIX, on Flickr
Part of one of the Olympic Exhibits:


2002 Museum by Salt Lake XIX, on Flickr

[Scotguy]

Wish i could go to these events

[intoronto1125]

Is it really been 10 years? Wow My first true Olympic experience as a fan. I remember in class we would cut out all the news articles and had a montage of them at the end of the games. Also remember the gold medal hockey game.

[FiveRingFever]

Salt Lake is truly tailor-made for the Olympics. If the bidding politics were different, I wouldn't have a problem with the USOC offering them up every time.