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Metro

Snowbasin prepares for 2034 Olympics, Utahn skiers share thoughts

Emily LeFevre
By Emily LeFevre
November 12, 2024 02:04 PM
With Utah set to once again serve as Olympic host for the 2034 games, ski resorts and local Olympic skiers are already starting to make preparations — nine years in advance.
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Track and Field

Ryan Waite: From athlete to coaching Olympians

By Jocelyn Moody
August 07, 2024 12:06 PM
PARIS—When two friends tease each other, it often ends with some uncomfortable laughter or maybe a punch in the arm.
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Rugby

Rugby ends, pistol has one more try, and soccer triumphs: Recap of July 27 Games

By Parker Smith
July 29, 2024 12:00 AM
2024 Paris Olympics - Day 2; Rugby ends, pistol has one more try, and soccer triumphs: Recap of July 27 Games
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Sports

Paris Summer 2024 Opening Ceremony: A Celebration of French History

By Parker Smith
July 27, 2024 12:00 AM
The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony made history Friday as the first of its kind to be held outside a stadium and signaled the official start of the Summer Games.
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Rugby

Team USA splits matches in men's rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Kendall Mckinnon
July 26, 2024 12:00 AM
Team USA splits matches in men's rugby sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Sports

New Esports Olympic Games in Saudi Arabia 2025: BYU Students Weigh In

By Parker Smith
July 26, 2024 12:00 AM
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted on July 23, 2024 to greenlight the creation of the Olympic Esports Games to complement the Summer and Winter Games. Saudi Arabia will hold the first games next year.
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Rugby

Get to know former BYU basketball star and 2024 Olympic rugby athlete Stephanie Rovetti

By Kendall Mckinnon
July 25, 2024 12:00 AM
BYU is home to yet another Olympic athlete.
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Soccer

Day 1 recap of athletes with ties to the state of Utah or BYU in the 2024 Olympic Games 

By Jocelyn Moody
July 25, 2024 12:00 AM
Day 1 recap of athletes with ties to the state of Utah or BYU in the 2024 Olympic Games
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Sports

Utahns celebrate 2034 Olympics announcement at early morning Salt Lake City party

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
July 24, 2024 12:00 AM
Thousands of Utahns gathered at the Salt Lake City and County Building early July 24 to celebrate Salt Lake City’s announced hosting of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
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Baseball

Sports swap: Olympic athletes with multiple athletic careers

By Kendall Mckinnon
July 22, 2024 12:00 AM
Stephanie Rovetti, former BYU women’s basketball player, is now preparing to compete for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but not in basketball. After moving to California to get an MPA and maxing out her college eligibility for basketball, Rovetti took up rugby and quickly excelled.
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Sports

Karen Bybee: Contributing logistics to the Church's committee for the Paris Olympic Games

By Parker Smith
July 22, 2024 12:00 AM
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Sports

Cougars Weigh In: Reactions to Olympic Trials and Triumphs

By Bailey Bushman
July 20, 2024 12:00 AM
As the 2024 Olympics approach, BYU students are buzzing with opinions and emotions about the various impactful stories emerging as the games grow closer. From groundbreaking moments in gender parity to the individual triumphs and challenges faced by their own peers, here’s how the Cougar community has been reacting.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Paris mayor jumps in the River Seine

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
July 19, 2024 12:00 AM
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Sports

Past and present Big 12 athletes heading to Olympics

By Allessandra Harris
July 19, 2024 12:00 AM
Dozens of current or graduated athletes from the Big 12 conference will be in Paris over the next few days, preparing to participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Volleyball

The Hidden Struggles of Olympic Aspirations: The Journey of BYU Alum Taylor Sander

By Bailey Bushman
July 14, 2024 12:00 AM
Competing in the Olympics is the pinnacle of achievement for many athletes. It represents the culmination of years of relentless training, dedication, and sacrifice. However, the path to the Games is often filled with challenges, both visible and hidden. For Taylor Sander, a BYU alum and accomplished volleyball player, the decision to pursue or step back from Olympic dreams highlights the often-overlooked complexities athletes face.
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Sports

Paris 2024: How Paris Won the Bid and Current Controversies

By Parker Smith
July 06, 2024 12:00 AM
As Team USA starts to fill its rosters as the Olympic Games draw closer. Paris is in its final stages of finalizing arenas in and around the city. Let’s take a look back at how Paris won the bid to host the games and what controversies they still need to overcome.
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Track and Field

James Corrigan's journey to become an Olympian

By Jocelyn Moody
July 01, 2024 12:00 AM
James Corrigan’s journey to become an Olympian
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Track and Field

Kenneth Rooks: Qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Jocelyn Moody
June 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Defying all odds and beating favored opponents, BYU runner Kenneth Rooks placed first in the 3,000-meter steeplechase on Sunday night to qualify for the Paris Olympics during the U.S. Olympic Trials.
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