Aly Raisman is living the dream

Aly Raisman is living the dream of any gymnast, and with two world championship appearances and three world medals under her belt she is perhaps the closest there is to a shoe-in for the Olympic team. Read More

Shibutanis hope to continue senior success

Last season, ice dancers Maia and Alex Shibutani earned world championship bronze in their first season as seniors. This weekend they will aim to prove their success was not a fluke. Read More

Ligety starts season off as favorite

Olympic gold medalist alpine skier Ted Ligety is hoping to win the first World Cup race of the season this weekend. It’s a likely goal as Ligety is coming off his most successful season yet. Read More

Team USA bares all to show power, beauty

Eleven Team USA athletes recently posed nude for “The Body Issue” to show the power and beauty in every athlete’s body. Some of them shared their experience and reasons for doing it. Read More

Hope Solo starts "Dancing" on right foot

After a succesful summer at the FIFA Women's World Cup, goalkeeper Hope Solo is ready to take on a new challenge as a contestant on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." Read More

Bowling coach earns honor for sport

Michael Nyitray has coached internationally and collegiately but says his work with high schoolers is most rewarding and hopes his USOC award will help raise the profile of bowling. Read More

Engineer honored for work with skeleton

Grant Schaffner, an engineer who has been designing skeleton sleds for the past three years, proved the importance of sport technology when he was honored by the USOC. Read More

Athletes pay tribute to Speedy Peterson

Jeret "Speedy" Peterson was an Olympic silver medalist and a true inspiration to his fellow athletes, who had plenty to say when it came time to pay tribute to the freestyle aerialist who passed awaylast week. Read More

Bryan brothers ready to take on world

Bob and Mike Bryan just won their 11th career Grand Slam title and are on their way to cementing themselves in history but will first take on Spain as part of Team USA at the Davis Cup quarterfinals. Read More

Brian Shimer has gold medal moment

After competing in five Games, bobsled coach Brian Shimer finally had his gold-medal moment when he was named National Coach of the Year as the USOC handed out awards to him and four other coaches. Read More

Bobsled athletes are Sliding for Hope

The U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen foundation will be Sliding for Hope this season as they raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. Read More

Meet gymnastics coach Yin Alvarez

The enthusiastic Yin Alvarez, a former gymnast himself and now coach to hundreds of gymnasts, including his son Danell Leyva, has come a long way but says he has a lot more to accomplish. Read More

Powerful Denney & Coughlin taking risks

Caydee Denney and John Coughlin, both national champions with their previous partners, are the newest U.S. pairs skating team and are ready to show the world their powerful, edgy look. Read More

Evans’ training more enjoyable as mother

“Miss Perpetual Motion” is back. Four-time gold medalist Janet Evans is back in the pool with hopes of qualifying for Olympic trials and she is enjoying her training much more as a mother of two. Read More

Team USA excited for 2011

Ryan Lochte, Mariel Zagunis, Elana Meyers, David Boudia, Meryl Davis and Charlie White explain the personal and athletic goals they have set for 2011, as well as what made 2010 so successful. Read More

Meet Steve Langton: Newest member of Team Night Train

Push champion and Olympian Steve Langton is the newest member of Team Night Train…but the bobsled community believes the reigning Olympic and world champions won’t skip a beat with Langton’s ability. Read More

Winklevoss twins balance ‘Social Network’ with rowing towards London

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A decade later: Dain Blanton and Eric Fonoimoana

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Rome 1960: Team USA fifty years later

In 1960, Rome ushered in a new era for the Olympic Games. Fifty years later, American athletes are returning to the Eternal City and reflecting on their experiences at those Games. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Abby Wambach

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part 12 of the 12 in '12 series features soccer player Abby Wambach, who broke her leg just before the Beijing Games and hopes to return to the Olympic scene in London. Read More

12 in '12: London hopefuls Dalhausser and Rogers

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eleven of the 12 in '12 series features beach volleyball partners Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, who hope to win an unprecedented second consecutive gold medal in London. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Steven Lopez

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eight of the 12 in '12 series features taekwondo athlete Steven Lopez. After missing out on a third gold in Beijing, the five-time World Champion will look to redeem himself in London. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Zagunis

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eight of the 12 in '12 series features fencer Mariel Zagunis. As two-time Olympic champion in sabre fencing, Zagunis will go for her third gold medal in London. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful David Boudia

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part seven of the 12 in '12 series features diver David Boudia. With first-time nerves out of the way, he hopes to add an Olympic medal to his long list of international accolades in London. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Brenda Villa

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part six of the 12 in '12 series features water polo player Brenda Villa. After winning two silvers and a bronze, she hopes to reach Olympic gold in her fourth and final Games in London. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Tunnicliffe

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part five of the 12 in '12 series features sailor Anna Tunnicliffe. Tunnicliffe won gold in Beijing in Laser Radial and is looking to bring home more hardware in London for match racing. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Matt Emmons

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part four of the 12 in '12 series features shooter Matt Emmons. After gold and silver medal performances in the past two Games, he hopes to continue his Olympic success in London. Read More

Lochte calm and collected for Nationals

2010 USA Swimming National Championships take place this week in and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte is coming off knee and groin injuries. But the skateboarder-turned-fashionista is not one bit nervous. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Lolo Jones

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part three of the 12 in '12 series features hurdler Lolo Jones. After clipping a hurdle in Beijing and missing out on her gold medal moment, all eyes will be on Jones in London. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Horton

With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part two of the 12 in '12 series features gymnast Jonathan Horton. Bronze and silver medals under his belt, Horton will be looking for his dream of team gold in London. Read More

12 in '12: London hopeful Coughlin

With exactly two years left to the London 2012 Games, the 12 in '12 series kicks off today with a profile of swimmer Natalie Coughlin. With 11 medals already, Coughlin could become the most-decorated female swimmer in London. Read More

Two years to go: London 2012

With exactly two years to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games, here is a look at everything there is to know about these Games, from the history and the venues to the sports and Team USA's hopefuls. Read More

Athletes make a splash at Summer Bash

Seven athletes from Team USA found the time to give back to their community and volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern Colorado's annual Summer Bash. Read More

How will you celebrate Olympic Day?

On June 23rd, thousands of Americans will join together to celebrate the ideals of the Olympic Movement, in honor of International Olympic Day. How do you plan to celebrate? Read More

Meyers Appreciative of the Support

Olympic bronze medalist bobsledder Elana Meyers attributes her medal to the support of the USOC and individual donors. But she still needs to work as a substitute teacher, personal trainer, and sandwich artist if she wants to get to Sochi in 2014. Read More

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