A total of 216 athletes, 123 men and 93 women, made up the U.S. Olympic team who participated in the Vancouver Winter Games.
Eighty-seven were returning Olympians, 31 had previously won medals. Three, luge athlete Mark Grimmette, Nordic combined skier Todd Lodwick and alpine skier Casey Puckett, made their fifth Olympic appearance.
The only other American who had competed in five Winter Games was bobsled driver Brian Shimmer, who coached the men's bobsled team.
Read VOA profiles of several U.S. team members below.
US parallel giant slalom snowboarder Chris Klug spreads word about need for organ donors as he himself is transplant recipient
Andrew Weibrecht, 24 and a first-time Olympian, has a chance to finish ahead of many Alpine ski veterans
Hamlin is considered US's best hope for a luge podium finish at 2010 Winter Games
US Women's team one of eight national teams competing in 2010 Winter Olympics
US Skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender has known both triumph and tragedy in her career
Lund previously charged with doping due to chemical found in hair restoration product he was using
Todd Lodwick, Bill Demong, Johnny Spillane hope to bring US first Olympic gold medal in event featuring ski jumping, cross country
Path back has been marked by heartbreak, tragedy and joy
Ice dancing silver medalists feel confident in preparations as they seek another trip to podium
Freestyle aerials skier Jeret "Speedy" Peterson makes his third US Olympic team, after some earlier problems
US skier has had great success over years in virtually every competition outside of Olympics
Both men - who are best friends off the ice - have their sights set on Olympic gold in Vancouver
Biathlete due to compete in his second Olympic Winter Games this February in Vancouver, Canada
Angela Ruggiero, Natalie Darwitz, Jessica Vetter and veteran Jenny Potter are among players to watch
The American almost lost his chance at Olympic success to congenital eye disease, but thanks to revolutionary operation he will compete
US team is aiming for its first gold since 1980
