With the Milan Cortina Games underway and indelible memories being made, the world has once again caught Olympic fever. Italy is making the most of its hosting opportunity, racking up success and making a statement near the top of the medal count. This comes after France took top medal honors as hosts of the 2024 Games in Paris. The United States, meanwhile, is trying to keep pace. It's a small sample size but there is a trend developing that suggests competing on home turf has been a very good thing in recent Olympics, so it' s only natural to wonder when the next time American will be presented with this situation.
