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Utah's Haley Batten wins silver in mountain biking at Paris Olympics
PARIS — Utah took its place on the medal podium for the first time during the Olympic Games in Paris as Park City’s Haley Batten won silver in the cross-country mountain bike event.
It wasn’t easy as the 25-year-old Batten broke her rear wheel during the first half of Sunday’s race, which was run on Elancourt Hill, just 45 minutes west of Paris.
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After seven laps and over 30 kilometers, Batten battled back after her misfortune and crossed the line in second place with a time of 1:28:59. It is the best Olympics finish for an American man or woman since the sport began competing in the Games in 1996.
Pauline Ferrand Prevot of France took gold, while Sweden’s Jenny Rissveds won bronze.
“I’m one of the best athletes in the world, and I know I’m the best I’ve ever been. For me, the preparation has been in the details. Steady building every single year, just one step at a time,” said Batten. “It takes time, you can’t rush it, but I really believed in myself today.”
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Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary
Earlier in the week, House Speaker Mike Schultz said lawmakers asked the attorney general to investigate allegations of fraud and bribery against Lee.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Yeti, a Himalayan-themed bar in Cottonwood Heights, is pictured on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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Zion National Park closes popular trail during ongoing search and rescue operation – KSLNewsRadio
FILE: An entrance to Zion National Park is pictured on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation. (Ravel Call, Deseret News)
(Ravel Call, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation.
According to park officials, an incident occurred on the Angels Landing trail at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
At the time of publication, emergency services and search and rescue officials were on the scene.
Views along the Angel’s Landing Trail, Zion National Park. (KSL)
No further information was available.
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