Is There an Olympian From Your Hometown in Sochi Right Now?

Before you sink into your couch this weekend to live through the Winter Olympics vicariously, get a little more familiar with the athletes who will represent the United States in Sochi, Russia

In the map below, explore the birthplaces of the 230 men and women on Team USA at the Winter Games. Simply click the numbered tabs to explore the geographic distribution of athletes by sport the blue dots represent male athletes and red dots represent female athletes.

You can also find fun facts on the left sidebar. Did you know that athletes from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association comprise nearly half of the athletes on Team USA? The team includes two foreign-born athletes, one in Canada and one in England. Click around and explore above. Read more...