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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.
See also: 15 Winter Olympians to Follow on Instagram
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.
Spectators arrive at the Fisht Olympic Stadium prior to the start of the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
The sun sets over the Olympic Park before the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Friday, February 7, 2014.
Fans make their way to Fisht Stadium for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
An arial shot of the opening ceremony.
Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany carries the national flag as she leads the team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
A Russian child yawns while others wave the national flag as the national anthem is being played during the live telecast of the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Alex Pullin of Australia, front right, carries that national flag as he leads his team during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
The flag of Russia is raised during the opening ceremony
Panagiota Tsakiri of Greece holds her national flag and leads her team into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
The fifth olympic rings fails to opening during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russa.
The Olympic mascots are seen during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
Characters perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
Characters perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
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