Team USA is sending 230 athletes to the Olympic Games this year. The team is a combination of veteran gold medal champions and hungry new stars hoping to shine in Sochi. Fans should watch for Shaun White (snowboarder), Ted Ligety (alpine skiing), Shani Davis (long track speed skating), Gracie Gold (figure skating) and Sarah Hendrickson (ski jumping).
This year Olympic figure skating will hold its first-ever team event. The team figure-skating event will involve both a short and long program of men's, ladies, pairs, and ice dance skates from each team. Experts say Russia, Canada and Team USA are the favored teams to take the podium.
Beginning Feb. 7, the world will watch 16 days of 2,871 athletes from 87 nations compete for 98 gold medals. The opening ceremony will take place Friday at Fisht Stadium in Olympic Park. Some events will begin Thursday before the official start time.
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