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
