Lillehammer 2016

The United States Olympic Committee has a communications staff in Lillehammer to assist media in their coverage of the 2016 U.S. Youth Olympic Team. The communications team will manage the following elements for Team USA and the entire U.S. delegation:

• Gathering and disseminating publicity and promotional information regarding U.S. athletes, coaches and/or officials
• Facilitating interviews with U.S. athletes, coaches and staff
• Producing and distributing news releases, USA Daily newsletters, general information, storylines, and other materials via email, TeamUSA.org and the Team USA Newsfeed, along with all Team USA social media channels: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+

Microsite

A dedicated microsite at TeamUSA.org/Lillehammer2016 is the central hub for news and information on Team USA, including results, competition schedules, athlete biographies, sport previews, history and records, and general information about the Youth Olympic Games. 

USA Daily

USA Daily, a news blast published each day that provides U.S. results and highlights is distributed each night via email and TeamUSA.org/Lillehammer2016 from Feb. 12-21. Click here to be added to the distribution list.

Photos

Rights-free images are available at the official Lillehammer 2016 Flickr page and Lillehammer2016.com. Additional shots for select athletes can be obtained through Getty Images or from the sport press officers.

To request archive photos and footage from previous Games, please contact the IOC Images Team at images@olympic.org.

Interview Opportunities

The primary opportunity for athlete interviews is in the venue mixed zones as athletes are leaving the competition areas. Athlete/coach interview requests outside of the mixed zone should be directed to the respective sport press officer or a member of the USOC communications staff. Interviews with USOC delegation staff can be arranged by contacting a member of the USOC communications team.

Contacts

United States Olympic Committee:
Brittany Davis, Communications Manager | brittany.davis@usoc.org
Joey Maestas, Social Media Manager | joey.maestas@usoc.org
Brandon Penny, Digital Media Content Manager | brandon.penny@usoc.org
Tommy Schield, Communications Associate Manger | tommy.schield@usoc.org

Team USA Press Officers – By Sport: