WATCH: U.S. to host 5th Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake City named 2034 host

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The United States was chosen as the host country for its fifth Winter Olympic Games on Wednesday morning, June 24, with Salt Lake City getting the nod from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for 2034.

Salt Lake's delegation appeared before the 142nd Session of the IOC this morning to make their final pitch before officials placed their final vote. This is the second time Salt Lake will host the Games, as they were chosen to present the 2002 Games. Previously, the U.S. has also hosted the Winter Games at Lake Placid, N.Y. (1932 and 1980) and Squaw Valley, Calif. (1960).

Salt Lake 2034 CEO Frazer Bullock said the theme for the Games will be "Elevate."

"Elevate our communities, elevate sports, and elevate the Games' experience," said Bullock.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox pointed out Utah's 2002 Games have given the state and city experience to host the 2034 Games, using the same venues as the previous event.

"We have held 1,100 sporting events since the 2002 Games," said Cox. "That's an average of 50 e...