In a landmark decision earlier today, the International Olympic Committee confirmed that Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. Caroline Gleich, professional ski mountaineer and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate responded with the following statement:
“This morning’s announcement that the Olympics are returning to Utah in 2034 is a monumental moment for our state. This event will bring millions of visitors to Salt Lake City, uniting the world in a celebration of Olympic values like teamwork, dedication, and excellence.
“As an athlete, I’ve experienced firsthand the profound impact the natural world can have on our lives. It’s crucial that we preserve and celebrate our environment as we prepare for 2034. To ensure our state is ready to welcome the Winter Olympics once again, we need leaders who will address our pressing challenges now. Our air quality remains among the worst globally, and the climate crisis threatens our environment. We must act decisively to overcome these obstacles and fully embrace the opportunities ahead. Those decisive acts require a decisive leader—one who understands the environment, politics, and professional sports. That person is me, not John Curtis.”
Gleich, running to become the youngest woman in the US Senate, has already made local and national waves by raising nearly $400k in Q1 (more than nearly every Republican in the race) from grassroots donors, her viral launch video earning her a mention in the New York Times’s top ten 2024 Senate races to watch, and with the release of her viral “Dear Dad” advertisement that garnered millions of views on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.
