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Hochul explores Olympic bid potential in Lake Placid visit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

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Governor Kathy Hochul visited Lake Placid on August 4 to discuss the potential for the city to host future Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. During a tour with the Lake Placid-New York City Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee, Hochul emphasized preparation and community engagement. The committee, formed in June, has one year to analyze the feasibility of a joint bid with New York City. Hochul noted an investment of over $750 million to enhance local facilities and infrastructure, aiming to attract the International Olympic Committee's interest. Discussions gained momentum after Lake Placid was considered as a backup site for the 2026 Olympics due to concerns about the bobsled track in Italy.

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•Hochul toured facilities and assessed Olympic bid logistics on August 4.
•The Exploratory Committee has one year to research potential hosting challenges.
•Hochul has invested over $750 million to improve local Olympic facilities.
•Lake Placid's preparations intensified after it was named a backup for the 2026 Olympics.
•The community attracts over 1 million visitors annually, driving economic growth.

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LAKE PLACID — Even Gov. Kathy Hochul didn’t want to get ahead of herself, admiting it was hard to not get wrapped up in the buzz. On Monday, she and members of the Lake Placid-New York City Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee toured facilities around Lake Placid. “I think we're going to build on the result of Milano and Cortina. There's a lot of synergy, but also I think ...
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