Senator Gillibrand Visits The Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex, Reaffirms New York State’s Interest In Pursuing Olympic Bid

Senator Gillibrand Visits The Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex, Reaffirms New York State's Interest In Pursuing Olympic Bid

Jun 5, 2026

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex and met with officials amidst New York State's interest in pursuing the bid to host the 2042 Winter Games. The visit highlights growing statewide momentum to bring the global winter sports stage back to New York State, leveraging its world-class facilities and multimillion-dollar upgrades to regional infrastructure.

New York State has a long history of hosting the Winter Olympic Games, having last hosted the global event in Lake Placid in 1980. Lake Placid also hosted the 1932 Winter Olympics, making it one of the few places in the world with a permanent, deeply rooted Olympic identity. During her tour of the modernized Olympic Sports Complex, Gillibrand emphasized that a 2042 bid is not just about celebrating the past, but about driving economic growth, international tourism, and sustainable development for the next generation of New Yorkers.

"The legacy of the 1980 Winter Games still burns brightly here in Lake Placid and across New York State," said Senator Gillibrand. "Today is about looking forward, as New York offers state-of-the-art facilities, an unmatched hosting experience, and a deep-seated passion for winter athletics. We are uniquely positioned to deliver a sustainable, thrilling, and world-class Winter Olympics in 2042. I look forward to helping kickstart this effort and showing the International Olympic Committee that New York is ready to welcome the world once again."

"It was a pleasure to welcome Senator Gillibrand to Mt Van Hoevenberg. The Olympic Regional Development Authority thanks her for supporting our work in advancing regional economic progress and the development of sport for all. The recent upgrades by New York State have positioned all of our venues for an exciting and successful future," saidAshley Walden, President & CEO, Olympic Regional Development Authority.

Managed by the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), the Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex is a world-renowned multi-use sports complex. It serves as a training ground for Olympic hopefuls and a premier destination for international sports competitions, recreation, and tourism.

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