text: The 2002 Winter Olympics , officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games , were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City , Utah , United States .
simplified: The 2002 Winter Olympics , officially known as the XIX Olympic Winter Games , were celebrated in Salt Lake City , Utah , United States from February 8 , 2002 , through February 24 , 2002 .