Which States Are Sending the Most Olympians to the Summer Games?

California is home to 1 in 5 Olympians but Colorado is sending more per capita. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Which States Are Sending the Most Olympians to the Summer Games? Team USA is sending 613 athletes from 46 states to this summer's 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, which were postponed a year due to the pandemic. California, the most populous state, is sending the most (126) but Colorado is sending more per capita (5.9 per million). Read More The full roster of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team shows athletes by state, including their name, sport, hometown and event(s). Competition (some baseball and soccer games) began on July 21, before the opening ceremony on July 23. The closing ceremony is August 8. Continue reading to learn more about: Team USA athletes from 46 states More U.S. sports facts A brief history about the Olympics and Japan Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Which States Send the Most Olympians to the Winter Games? Small states make a big difference in the Winter Olympics. About 7 in 10 athletes come from states with fewer than 10 million residents. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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