The Reigning Champion Will Defend His Title at the 2023 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships Shepherd Clark is a rare jewel. In addition to being an artist and an entrepreneur, he’s been skating since he was three and skating competitively on the world stage since his teen years. Shepherd is the reigning World Figure… Read more »
Talk to figure skating athletes, and they’ll tell you that our long and rich history in the sport make the Olympic Village of Lake Placid a special place to train and compete. From legendary Lake Placid coach Gustave Lussi to 1932 gold medal winner Sonje Henie to the legendary Dick Button and many more, the… Read more »
Unique Event on Black Ice Blends Skating with Fine and Decorative Art Art of the Olympians Gallery to Open Celebrating Art, Culture and Sport The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that the World Figure and Fancy Skating Championships will return to the Olympic Center in Lake Placid from October 4… Read more »
August 10, 2024 confirmed for the three-distance trail running race Event is hosted in collaboration by Spartan Trail and the Olympic Authority Spartan Trail, in yet another stride to expand its presence within the trail running community, is once again partnering with the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) and… Read more »
Governor Hochul Makes Announcement Amid Historic Investment. Mike Pratt to Retire After 38 Years of Service Read the full announcement here on Governor Hochul’s website. Governor Kathy Hochul today welcomed Ashley Walden as the next President and CEO of the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority. She succeeds Mike Pratt, who is retiring after over… Read more »
Partnership with RAIN Unites Organizations Focused on Sustainability RAIN to Serve as Official Premium Water of the Olympic Authority Venues The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces a partnership with RAIN Bottling Company, bringing together two organizations committed to environmental sustainability and healthy living. This collaboration reflects a shared vision for… Read more »
With renewed & modernized venues comes a new era of events and experiences, all of it with new retail opportunities to cherish the memories and all of it part of the Olympic Authority’s bold new future. It’s no secret Lake Placid’s Olympic legacy permeates the entire region. You can feel it everywhere. The 1932 and… Read more »
AriensCo to Serve as Official Snow Blower and Lawn Mower of Olympic Authority Venues The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces a partnership with Ariens Company, a renowned American company with a passion for quality products, winter sports, and athlete success. Serving as the Official Snow Blower and Lawn Mower of… Read more »
The 1932 and 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games radiated brilliantly around the world as beacons of sporting excellence, and today the excitement of those colossal events still resonates. As the iconic centerpiece of the village of Lake Placid, the Olympic Center is a hub of year-round recreation, sport, tourism, and adventure for all. With… Read more »
(The third article in a series on summer projects at Olympic Authority mountains) Whiteface has a long and storied history. Since the arrival in the 1920’s of skiing’s earliest pioneers, these iconic slopes have been home to the thrills and beauty and sense of freedom inherent in alpine winter sports. Through the years, what’s driven… Read more »