The term 'Salt Lake City Athlete' refers to a member of the University of Utah's sports teams, known as the Utes. The Utes are based in Salt Lake City and compete in the NCAA Division I Pac-12 Conference. The Utes have had many successful athletes over the years, including former NFL quarterback Alex Smith and NBA player Andre Miller. The Utes also have a rivalry with the Weber State Wildcats, located in Ogden, Utah.