The U.S. Olympic Committee will support Salt Lake City as the nation’s potential candidate for the 2030 Olympic Games, rejecting Denver’s unusual proposal for a privately funded Games in favor of Utah’s simpler and more popular proposal, the committee announced Friday.<\/p>\n
The USOC now will work with Salt Lake City to prepare for the international selection process, which is expected to conclude with the International Olympic Committee session in 2023.<\/p>\n
Salt Lake City and Denver were the final two competitors after Reno-Tahoe withdrew from the running this year. Salt Lake City proposed to run the Games for $1.3 billion, a relatively low sum, by reusing facilities from its 2002 Games. The Utah proposal had the unanimous support of the state Legislature, and a poll found 83 percent agreement among the state’s residents.<\/p>\n
“It was very clear to us when we were there, in what they presented, that Salt Lake City very much understands the practical realities of hosting a Games, but also wants and supports what they represent and are very proud to represent the United States in just that,” said Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the USOC.<\/p>\n
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