These athletes were honored at 14th Annual Governor’s State of Sport Awards

Utah Sports Commission President CEO Jeff Robbins speaks to reporters prior to the annual Utah Governor’s State of Sport Awards ceremony at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News Utah Gov. Spencer Cox honored some of Utah’s top athletes, coaches and teams at the 14th annual Governor’s State of Sport Awards Wednesday night at the Delta Center.

Athletes from the high school ranks to professionals were honored for their achievements over the past year. Twenty-three-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was the event’s special guest. American former competitive swimmer Michael Phelps speaks to reporters prior to the annual Utah Governor’s State of Sport Awards ceremony at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Phelps won more Olympic medals than any other athlete, a total of 28 medals across four Olympic Games. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News Here are the 14 award winners: Team of the year Team Utah at the Olympics and Paralympics At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, 106 Olympians and Paralympians represented Utah and 14 countries, according to the State of Sport Awards. Athletes with Utah ties won 26 medals, including 10 gold, at the Winter Games.

Coach of the Year Fredrik Landstedt: Skiing, Utah Utes Landstedt led the University of Utah to its sixth national championship in seven years in March. Three of Landstedt’s former Utes competed at the 2026 Olympics for the U. S.