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LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee still isn't impressed with Italy's determination to spend about $90 million rebuilding a historic bobsled track for the 2026 Winter Games. The IOC's latest statement on the public rift came one day after organizers of the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics moved ahead with plans to revive a century-old track in the Dolomites ski resort. The IOC aims to avoid construction costs and white elephant venues. It wants to use a currently existing track in 2026 with nearby options in Switzerland and Austria. Bobsled, luge and skeleton make up 12 of the 116 Winter Olympics events.
