United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics
The United States participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The U.S. team had a historic Winter Games, winning an unprecedented 37 medals. Team USA's medal haul, which included nine gold, marked the first time since the 1932 Lake Placid Games that the U.S. earned more medals than any other participant.
The United States team entering during the opening ceremony.
The medal ceremony for the men's combined. From left: Ivica Kostelić (silver), Bode Miller (gold) and Silvan Zurbriggen (bronze).
The medal ceremony for the women's downhill. From left: Julia Mancuso (silver), Lindsey Vonn (gold) and Elisabeth Görgl (bronze).
Jeremy Teela departs the shooting range of the 15 km mass start.
The 2010 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games and also known as Vancouver 2010, were an international winter multi-sport event held from February 12 to 28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with some events held in the surrounding suburbs of Richmond, West Vancouver and the University of British Columbia, and in the nearby resort town of Whistler. It was regarded by the Olympic Committee to be among the most successful Olympic games in history, in both attendance and coverage. Approximately 2,600 athletes from 82 nations participated in 86 events in fifteen disciplines. Both the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games were organized by the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC), headed by John Furlong. The 2010 Winter Games were the third Olympics to be hosted by Canada, and the first to be held within the province of British Columbia. Canada had hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, and the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta.
Richmond Olympic Oval: speed skating long track venue
The clock counting down to the opening of the Olympic Games in Downtown Vancouver
Sidney Crosby celebrates moments after scoring the gold medal-winning goal over the United States.
Bronze Medal of 2010 Winter Olympics