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Lawmakers hear Run Elite athletes, sports commission asks for expanded RFA funding ahead of 2034 Olympics
Summary
Members of a Utah legislative committee heard presentations from Run Elite athletes and the Utah Sports Commission urging continued and increased RFA funding to support elite-distance running, community engagement and to prepare venues for anticipated 2034 Olympic-related test events.
A Utah legislative committee heard presentations from the Run Elite program and the Utah Sports Commission urging continued state support to retain elite distance runners in Utah, boost local economic impact from sporting events and help prepare venues for anticipated 2034 Olympic-related test events.
Run Elite co-founder and executive director Isaac Wood told the committee that state support helped the program keep talented athletes in Utah and grow the state—s profile in distance running. "It has been an amazing experience to see the value of the community impact that these runners have made," Wood said, citing Olympic medals and local youth engagement as outcomes.
The presentations explained why the state—s investment matters. Landon Southwick, a Run Elite co-founder, said "the state of Utah has always been a home for running," and credited…
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