Where do Olympians come from?
They come from the Twin Cities, from Minnesota, from all over the United States and far beyond. Here’s a look at where athletes competing for medals in Pyeongchang, South Korea, call home.
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There are 2,872 athletes attending the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The United States has the most with 241 athletes, followed by Canada (226) and Switzerland (169).
Colorado
31
California
22
Minnesota
20
New York
18
Massachusetts
13
Out of the 241 Americans attending, 20 are from Minnesota, which has the third most from any state. Four other athletes have strong Minnesota connections, and you can read more about those two dozen Minnesotans here. Colorado has the most athletes with 31, followed by California with 22.
Colorado
31
California
22
Minnesota
20
New York
18
Massachusetts
13
Seven women and two men from Minnesota will compete for U.S. hockey teams. Gigi Marvin and Lee Stecklein are returning to the Olympics after winning a silver medal for the women's team in 2014. Marvin also won silver in 2010.
Colorado
31
California
22
Minnesota
20
New York
18
Massachusetts
13
Three women and four men will compete in curling. Joe Polo and John Shuster won a bronze medal in 2006.
Colorado
31
California
22
Minnesota
20
New York
18
Massachusetts
13