During a tour of the University of Utah facilities that will likely form part of the Athletes Village for the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, one stop in particular quickened the pulse of Thomas Bach,

In his first visit back to Utah since awarding Salt Lake City the 2034 Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee president sought to ease worries that the city could lose its second Olympics if organizers don’t fulfill an agreement to play peacemaker between anti-doping authorities.

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will visit Salt Lake City Sept. 27-28 to meet with Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 bid leaders and elected officials. During his two-day visit, he will also gather with Games supporters and meet with athletes at various venue stops.

IOC president Thomas Bach sought to ease worries that Salt Lake City could lose its second Olympics if organizers don't fulfill an agreement to play peacemaker between anti-doping authorities.

In his first visit back to Utah since awarding Salt Lake City the 2034 Winter Games, the International Olympic Committee president sought to ease worries that t