Salt Lake 2002 Retrospective

Derrick Salisbury joins Christian Napier from Dubai and remembers just how expendable he was as they discuss the Salt Lake 2002 Games on Star Wars Day (recorded 4 May 2020). A breakdown of the episode is below.

Please be sure to check out our Salt Lake 2002 Retrospective playlist on Spotify. You can also access the playlist and a map to favorite SLOC restaurants here. 

If you worked on the Games as a staff member, contractor or volunteer and want to share your story please email cnapier@gpfour.com.

WARM UP
00:27 - Chillin' in Dubai
04:47 - It all started in '84

PRELIMS
09:20 - SLOC influence on the sport management industry
12:02 - Flying from the Super Bowl  

QUARTERFINALS
14:44 - Why Transport?
18:43 - Transportation or Transport?
 
SEMIFINALS
20:59 - The SLOC snack jar
22:56 - "Run for the Rings"

FINALS
26:09 - SUV shortage / Tom, Tony and Mike 
29:07 - Things were different after 9/11

MIXED ZONE
31:58 - Medals Plaza concerts / Closing Ceremony
35:05 - "The best Mexican food on the face of the planet"

COOL DOWN
36:30 - The torch and tears