August 08, 2008

Meet Team USA: The U.S. has sent nearly 600 athletes to Beijing for the Olympic Games. But who are they? America's new set of Olympians are from 47 of the 50 states -- as well as athletes who were born in 28 other countries -- and includes identical twins, teenagers, a cancer patient and the daughter of a Super Bowl champion. Who's from the smallest hometown? Which team is the brainiest? Which college is represented by the most Olympians? Get to know a little more about Team USA.

posted by BoKnows to olympics at 01:16 AM - 5 comments

While this is absolutely the most USA-centric post ever, I'd enjoy similar FPPs from our friends to the north...and east...and west.

posted by BoKnows at 01:32 AM on August 08, 2008

South?

We finished fourth in the total medal count at the last 2 Olympics, but we may be on the decline. Still, not bad for a nation of 21 million.

This time, we're looking to kick some Pommie arse, again.

posted by owlhouse at 01:43 AM on August 08, 2008

Absolutely, owlhouse! I should have just said everyfreakinwhere.

posted by BoKnows at 01:57 AM on August 08, 2008

I want to know which 3 states doesn't have any Olympians.

posted by bperk at 10:38 AM on August 08, 2008

The three olympian-free states are Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia. Gonna leave the jokes up to everyone else (for now.)

posted by tahoemoj at 01:04 PM on August 08, 2008

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