Milan and Turin are combining to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) sent a letter of intent to the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, stating its plans. While there is usually one host city, the IOC's new bidding process allows for the Games to be spread over bigger areas, although the competition can only be named after one city. Milan and Turin are 145 kilometers (90 miles) apart and are connected by a highway and a high-speed rail line. The 2026 host will be decided at the IOC Session in Milan in September 2019.

Source: ABC News March 29, 2018 11:23 UTC