Utah hosts the 2002 Olympic Winter Games

Utah hosts the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games

Utah Olympic Exploratory Committee (OEC) formed by Utah governor, Salt Lake City Mayor and community leaders

1st OEC report published with recommendation to seek a future Games

Utah Legislature resolution to remain ready, willing and able to host the Games

2nd OEC study and report

3rd OEC study and report

4th OEC report and preliminary candidature file published

Utah State Legislature unanimously passed a resolution in support of a future Games

USOPC selects Salt Lake City - Utah as America's Choice for a future Games

Utah State Legislature unanimous resolution agreeing with principles of the Olympic Host Contract

Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games incorporated

SLC-UT enters into Continuous Dialogue with the IOC

Utah Legislature passes unanimous resolution on readiness and desire to host a future Games

IOC technical site visit to Utah

SLC-UT visits the IOC HQ

SLC-UT presents to the IOC Future Host Commission

Utah Legislature unanimously passes legislation and a resolution enabling Utah’s Governor to sign the Olympic Host Contract and to provide other undertakings necessary to host the Games