How many people went to the Sochi Olympics?
2014 Winter Olympics
| Host city | Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia |
|---|---|
| Nations | 88 |
| Athletes | 2,873 |
| Events | 98 in 7 sports (15 disciplines) |
| Opening | 7 February |
Who received the torch at the end of 2014 Winter Olympic Games?
The lighting ceremony was held on September 29, 2013 at Olympia, Greece with Greek alpine skier Ioannis Antoniou as the first torchbearer. The first Russian torchbearer was NHL star Alex Ovechkin, who received the torch from Antoniou in Olympia….2014 Winter Olympics torch relay.
| Host city | Sochi, Russia |
|---|---|
| Start date | 7 October 2013 |
| End date | 7 February 2014 |
Where did the United States compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics?
The United States competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, from February 7 to 23, 2014. Team USA consisted of 230 athletes competing in all 15 sports.
Who was the host city for the 2014 Winter Olympics?
Both the Olympics and 2014 Winter Paralympics were organized by the Sochi Organizing Committee (SOOC). Sochi was selected as the host city in July 2007, during the 119th IOC Session held in Guatemala City.
How many US athletes competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Team USA consisted of 230 athletes competing in all 15 sports. After winning an Olympic record 37 medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the United States had a somewhat disappointing performance during these games.
When did the United States boycott the Olympics?
The 2014 Games marked the first time a U.S. Olympic team competed in Russia, as the United States and 65 other countries boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.