As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City’s enthusiasm endures
SALT LAKE CITY -- The International Olympic Committee was effusive in its support Wednesday for a decadeslong effort to bring back the Winter Games to Utah's capital city in 2034.Unlike so many other past hosts that have decided bringing back the Games isn’t worth the time, money or hassle, Salt Lake City remains one of the few places where Olympic fever still burns strong. Olympic officials praised the city for preserving facilities and public enthusiasm as they kicked off their final visit ahead of a formal announcement expected this July.Reminders of the 2002 Winter Games are nestled throughout the city, from a towering cauldron overlooking the valley to an Olympic emblem stamped on manhole covers downtown. Leaving the airport, a can't-miss arch amid snow-capped mountains shows visitor...