An unexpectedly high number of COVID-19 cases has been linked to flights into Beijing. As of Wednesday morning, 50 people within the Olympic bubble had tested positive for the virus since it opened to foreigners Jan. 4.
and its delegates planned to participate in the Observer Program. The group included president and CEO Fraser Bullock as well as committee chair and four-time Olympic speed skater Catherine Raney-Norman and Games advisor Darren Hughes.
“Our focus is behind the scenes,” he said, “understanding what they’re doing in terms of hosting Games, new ideas that we can bring into our Games and talking with people about our future hosting opportunity.”, “one of the key components of the knowledge transfer process, providing a unique opportunity to live, learn and observe real Games operations.” Participants generally include delegations from future Olympic hosts, such as L.A. 2028, as well as applicant cities.
Salt Lake City officials celebrate after getting the news that U.S. Olympics Committee chose Salt Lake City over Denver to bid for a future Winter Olympics, possibly 2030, as they gather at City Hall on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 to announce the decision. Raising their arms in celebration are councilman Erin Mendenhall, former Salt Lake Organizing Committee chief operating officer Fraser Bullock, Utah Sports Commission CEO Jeff Robbins, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, Gov.