Gordon Monson: Here are the 25 most important athletes in the state of Utah

From Olympic marathoners to a prep superstar, these are the biggest names in Beehive State sports.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) signs a ball as the Utah Jazz host the Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Gordon Monson: Here are the 25 most important athletes in the state of Utah

From Olympic marathoners to a prep superstar, these are the biggest names in Beehive State sports.

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