Will Utah's 2034 Olympics be a repeat or a 'reimagining of what's possible?'

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Utah's 2034 Winter Games aim for innovation not a 2002 repeat, says Catherine Raney Norman.

Podium34 raised over $200 million for a $4 billion privately funded event.

The Games promise $6.6 billion impact and lasting legacy for Utah's future.

SALT LAKE CITY — Four-time Olympic speedskater Catherine Raney Norman sees the more than $200 million in contributions she's already helped raise for the 2034 Winter Games in Utah as an example of what sets the state apart.

"It showcases what makes Utah special. We don't just host events here. We use them as a chance to lift ourselves collectively," she said during the closing keynote speech at Monday's Utah Business Forward Conference in Salt Lake City, hosted by Utah Business magazine.

Known as Podium34 , the first of its kin