Remembering the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) -- As Salt Lake City prepares for the final announcement about the location of the 2034 Winter Olympics, ABC4's Craig Wirth brings back memories and footage of the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City.

In 2002, the Olympic torch arrived in the Beehive State just five months after 9/11. When the torch arrived, Wirth said the people of Utah -- and the United States -- could cheer again.

During the Olympics, there were soldiers and barriers throughout Salt Lake City. The city got spruced up as it waited for the big moment, but the Olympic Village was surrounded by electrified wire and police officers were seen far and wide.

When the torch arrived at City Hall, people could cheer again. President George W. Bush also arrived in Utah and spoke...