Category: Olympic Sports

Olympic Sports — SportsTravel — News, Insight and Analysis for the Sports-Event Industry

Benita Fitzgerald Mosely 2
Benita Fitzgerald is the new CEO at the U.S. Center for SafeSport. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

SportsTravel Catches Up With U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley

MILAN — Benita Fitzgerald Mosley has stepped into a job that many in the sports-events industry think is one of the hardest: CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Established by U.S. Congressional order following several high-profile athlete abuse scandals in the Olympic and Paralympic movement, the center is the only independent organization aimed at […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Fraser Bullock
Fraser Bullock is Chairman of Utah 2034 and also ran the Olympic and Paralympic Games the last time Utah hosted in 2002. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

SportsTravel Catches Up With Utah 2034 Chairman Fraser Bullock

When Utah hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2034, it will be a triumphant return to the site of the 2002 Games that are widely seen as one the most successful in recent history. Not only did the competition run smoothly, Utah was able to maintain its venues and improve them to be […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Matt Farrell
U.S. Figure Skating CEO Matt Farrell at the Starbucks Winter House in Milan. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

SportsTravel Catches Up With U.S. Figure Skating CEO Matt Farrell

Jason Gewirtz has been on the ground in Italy throughout the Winter Olympics, talking with CEOs of various U.S. national governing bodies. Check out each interview here: Dean Gemmell, USA Curling Sophie Goldschmidt, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Pat Kelleher, USA Hockey Aron McGuire, USA Bobsled/Skeleton Ted Morris, US Speedskating MILAN — Matt Farrell is no […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Milan Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony in Milan was an amazing start to the 2026 Winter Games. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

What It’s Like to Be at the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Those who are fortunate enough to be in the business of sports-related travel know how privileged we are to access some of the best sports events in the world. And at SportsTravel, the ability to cover the Olympic Games in person is one of the most special privileges of all. That includes the access we […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
COLLEGE STATION, TX – 20240831 – Texas A&M Athletics Aerial Photos
E.B. Cushing Stadium opened in 2019 and seats more than 2,000 spectators. (Ethan Mito/Texas A&M Athletics)

USA Track & Field Bringing Tour Event to Texas A&M

USA Track and Field announced a partnership with Texas A&M University and College Station, Texas, to bring its Grand Prix to that city on June 6. E.B. Cushing Stadium, home to the Aggies’ track and field program, will host the event, which will be broadcast on NBC from 4-6 pm ET. Among the competitions will […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Utah Governor Spencer Cox
Utah Governor Spencer Cox. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

SportsTravel Catches Up With Utah Governor Spencer Cox

Spencer Cox has been governor of Utah since 2021 and during that time, sports have played a significant role in his priorities. Last year, the NHL moved a team to Salt Lake City, adding another professional league to the area’s portfolio. MLB is mulling an expansion team there as well. But the region may be […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Winter Games Hosts
Leaders of the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games and others including Utah Governor Spencer Cox, second from right, met to codify an agreement to share best practices. (Photo by Jason Gewirtz)

Future Olympic Winter Games Hosts Agree to Share

MILAN — At a time of political tension around the world, the Olympic Games serves as an opportunity to unite. At least that’s the grand vision of the largest and perhaps most significant sporting event in the world when it comes to sports diplomacy. But in a board room 13 floors above Milan with views […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
Italy Milan Cortina Olympics Opening Ceremony
Rehearsals take place ahead of the Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony in Milan (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Previewing the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony

Editor’s Note: This is part of SportsTravel’s ongoing Olympic preview week. Check back each day this week for more. February 2: What to expect at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, by Jason Gewirtz February 3: Previewing each venue — and whether they’ll all be ready, by Paul Stevens February 4: Looking back 20 years at the last Winter […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
APTOPIX Milan Cortina Olympics Alpine Skiing
Lindsey Vonn (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

The Road to Glory: Athletes to Watch at The 2026 Olympic Winter Games

Editor’s Note: This is part of SportsTravel’s ongoing Olympic preview week. Check back each day this week for more. February 2: What to expect at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, by Jason Gewirtz February 3: Previewing each venue — and whether they’ll all be ready, by Paul Stevens February 4: Looking back 20 years at […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :
latham-pool
Part of Latham Group's mission is to promote water confidence and family engagement through swimming. (Courtesy of Latham Group)

Latham Group Becomes Official Sponsor of USA Artistic Swimming

Latham Group Inc. is now an official sponsor of USA Artistic Swimming, the national governing body for that Olympic sport. Artistic swimming was formerly known as synchronized swimming before a rebranding in 2017. Latham is the largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools and pool accessories in North America, Australia and New […]

Continue Reading
Posted On :