Olympic enthusiasm building

Here's a pin trading memory from the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games ... enjoy the read, and be sure to watch the video clip too.

Olympic enthusiasm building

November 4, 2001
KSL Television Coverage
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Park City now boasts a new Olympic attraction — a full-time pin trading center, set up in a park.

The center was dedicated during a party to mark the 100 day countdown on Thursday night. News Specialist Nadine Wimmer reports it's apparent that enthusiasm is starting to build.

"I'm getting really excited, because we have some tickets to some of the shows — the events — and I'm really excited to go see them," said Park City resident Mallory Doughtery.

"I think it's finally starting to hit home to everybody that there's a lot to deal with," David Dowie added.

"(I) get a little quiver every now and then and go, 'Oh, this is kind of cool,'" another resident said.

Park City opened a pin trading center where poeple can take part in an unofficial Olympic event. Getting the right pin can be tricky.

Then, Olympic athletes did a little cheerleading.

"It doesn't matter if you're a competitor, spectator, part of the media. There's no event like it. I don't even think the Superbowl can compare," said three-time Olympic athlete Heidi Volcker.

But as signs of the games become more obvious, anticipation is building on its own.

Talking to people in Park City, the one thing they still want is snow!