Salt Lake City voted host city of 2034 Winter Games

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Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympic Games in a vote of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday.

The Utah capital was host of the 2002 Winter Games.

The IOC revealed Salt Lake City earned 83 votes out of a possible 89. The committee revealed the location as its preferred choice in June.

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