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Canada's Kevin Martin, left, and Swedish opponent Magnus Swartling, right, streak past the ice during a practice session Sunday, February 10, 2002. (ALAN MURRAY/Standard-Examiner)

2002 Winter Olympics - A look back

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 10:56am

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Fireworks are ignited as all of the countries participating in the Olympic games are announced during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics Friday February 8, 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah. PHOTO BY KEITH JOHNSON

Utah leaders to study 2022 Winter Olympic bid

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Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 3:35pm

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah officials are forming an exploratory committee to consider whether the state should pursue a bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

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Local Winter Olympians honored in museum exhibit

Contributed Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, December 2, 2011 - 12:36pm

PARK CITY - The legacy of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City and the success of the 2010 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams will be celebrated in a new Hometown Heroes exhibit at the Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City. The special display commemorating local stars will open Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the museum located at the Utah Olympic Park.

One of the key benefits of the 2002 Olympics was the inspiration it provided to local athletes.

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A volunteer guides a Special Olympics skier through a slalom course at Powder Mountain during the 2010 Winter Games. The Ogden area will welcome up to 200 athletes, their coaches and families this weekend with competitions at Powder Mountain and North Fork Park.

Up for the challenge: Special Olympic athletes gear up for Winter Games

Rachel J. Trotter Standard-Examiner correspondent

Last updated Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 5:46pm

OGDEN — Nearly 200 Special Olympic athletes will compete in the Winter Games this Saturday at Powder Mountain and North Fork park.

Athletes can compete in four events: alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. at both locations.

Cameron Costley, winter director for the games from Weber State University, said volunteers are still needed for the event.

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