Written by Sutherland Institute
February 8, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY – Today Sutherland Institute President Rick Larsen released the following statement in anticipation of the Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic Winter Games:
“In 1996 I had the privilege of working with Steve Young and his Sport, Education and Values Foundation to write and produce a five-part video series and curriculum guide titled ‘Olympism: Lighting the Way to a Legacy of Peace.’
“Steve and Sharlene Wells Hawkes shared hosting duties and KSL’s Dick Nourse voiced the video. Dozens of Utah educators donated their time to create the curriculum guide. The video and workbook set was donated to every school in Utah and presented as a gift to the International Olympic Committee.
“The scriptwriting process resulted in a deep personal connection to the Olympic movement, one that remains with me – and so many Utahns – to this day. In the history of the modern Games I found insight from Pierre de Coubertin, who said, ‘Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of a good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.’ In Utah, we demonstrated his principled vision of ‘joy found in the effort’ through an outpouring of volunteerism unmatched by any other host city.
“It is with appreciation for the principles and ideals of the Olympic movement that we at Sutherland wish Team USA great success during the 2018 Games, with a special expression of support for those athletes – more than 50 of them – who were either born in Utah or have moved here to train and live, becoming our adopted Olympic sons and daughters.
“May you promote ‘peace and unity through sport,’ compete in a spirit of respect and sportsmanship and honorably represent yourselves, your families, Utah and the nation. GO TEAM USA.”
NATIVE TO UTAH
Jerica Tandiman, long track speedskating
Sarah Hendrickson, ski jumping
Will Rhoads, ski jumping
Abby Ringquist, ski jumping
Nathan Chen, figure skating
Chris Fogt, bobsled
Rosie Brennan, cross-country skiing
Nolan Kasper, Alpine skiing
Ted Ligety, Alpine skiing
Steven Nyman, Alpine skiing
Jared Goldberg, Alpine skiing
Megan McJames, Alpine skiing
McRae Williams, slopestyle skiing
Alex Hall, slopestyle skiing
Madison Olsen, aerials
Taylor Morris, luge
TRAIN PRIMARILY IN UTAH
Maame Biney, short track speedskating
J.R. Celski, short track speedskating
Lana Gehring, short track speedskating
Thomas Hong, short track speedskating
Aaron Tran, short track speeskating
Brittany Bowe, long track speedskating
Jonathan Garcia, long track speedskating
Erin Jackson, long track speedskating
Mia Manganello, long track speedskating
Joey Mantia, long track speedskating
Carlijn Schoutens, long track speedskating
Mitch Whitmore, long track speedskating
Kimani Griffin, long track speedskating
Elizabeth Stephen, cross-country skiing
Faye Gulini, snowboardcross
Bradley Wilson, moguls
Emerson Smith, moguls
Morgan Schild, moguls
Jaelin Kauf, moguls
Troy Murphy, moguls
Keaton McCargo, moguls
Jonathon Lillis, aerials
Mac Bohonnon, aerials
Ashley Caldwell, aerials
Kiley McKinnon, aerials
Ben Berend, Nordic combined
Bryan Fletcher, Nordic combined
Taylor Fletcher, Nordic combined
Jasper Good, Nordic combined
Ben Loomis, Nordic combined
Kevin Bickner, ski jumping
Casey Larson, ski jumping
Maddie Bowman, halfpipe skiing
SPENDS TIME TRAINING IN UTAH, HAS PREVIOUSLY TRAINED IN UTAH, OR WAS EDUCATED IN UTAH
Tommy Biesemeyer, Alpine skiing
Megan McJames, Alpine skiing
Resi Stiegler, Alpine skiing
Andrew Weibrecht, Alpine skiing
Jacqueline Wiles, Alpine skiing
Tim Jitloff, Alpine skiing
Mark Engel, Alpine skiing
Alice McKennis, Alpine skiing
Wiley Maple, Alpine skiing
Breezy Johnson, Alpine skiing
Bryce Bennett, Alpine skiing
Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Alpine skiing
Jessie Diggins, cross-country skiing
Kikkan Randall, cross-country skiing
Nick Goepper, slopestyle skiing
Darian Stevens, slopestyle skiing
Alex Ferreira, halfpipe skiing
Brita Sigourney, halfpipe skiing
Kendall Wessenberg, skeleton
Sam Michener, bobsled
Sam McGuffie, bobsled
Carlo Valdes, bobsled
Devin Logan, halfpipe and slopestyle skiing
Maggie Voisin, slopestyle skiing
Jessika Jenson, slopestyle snowboarding
Mick Dierdorff, snowboardcross
Kelly Clark, halfpipe snowboarding
Thank you to the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation for the above comprehensive list.
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