US Edition'It's five hours away' | The Milan Cortina Games are the most spread-out Olympics ever. Athletes and fans are struggling to adapt
Spread across over 8,500 square miles, the Games use existing infrastructure and temporary villages to reduce costs and provide regional economic benefits, organizers said.
- Organizers of Milano-Cortina chose a two-hub format, with the Feb. 6-22 Games spread over 8,500 square miles and ceremonies in Milan's San Siro Stadium.
- Organizers said they reused existing venues to limit new construction and spread benefits, with Milan being the only city receiving a legacy Olympic Village for 1,700 students.
- Late venue finishes led organizers to adapt housing and build a temporary village in Cortina, while medal ceremonies will be held at venues immediately after competitions and parts of the parade broadcast from Cortina and other sites.
- Athletes report the loss of a central Olympic village affects camaraderie, with some discontent about the spread-out layout despite praise for organizers, as Vonn mentioned the venue locations are challenging.
- A circuit over 530 miles forces spectators to choose between multiple events and booking stays in Valtellina and South Tyrol to manage travel, using HomeExchange.
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The competitions of Milan/Cortina form a patchwork over northern Italy. In the future, there will need to be even more local dispersion – even across national borders
From the morning of February 3rd on Google Maps and Waze an update reports the areas of the city that will be closed to traffic for the Games appointments
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'It's five hours away' | The Milan Cortina Games are the most spread-out Olympics ever. Athletes and fans are struggling to adapt
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