A look back at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City

The Winter Games are coming back to Salt Lake City in 2034.

Flashback: Here's a look at how the Winter Olympics unfolded in Utah in 2002:

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View of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Feb. 8, 2002.

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Eight VIPs carried the Olympic flag into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Feb. 8, 2002.

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Salt Lake Organizing Committee President and CEO Mitt Romney spoke about the upcoming 2002 Olympic Winter Games during a January press conference.

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Picabo Street of USA competed in the women's downhill at Snowbasin.

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Anja Paerson of Sweden came in second in the women's giant slalom which was also held at Snowbasin.

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Members of the women's ice hockey team of Canada congratulate Becky Kellar during the gold medal match against the USA at the E Center (now known as the Maverik Center). Canada defeated the USA 3-2.

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Skaters used phosphorescent paint to color the ice during the "Ultraviolet" segment of closing ceremonies.