FAQs
A. The USOPC oversees the participation of U.S. athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, manages the development of athletes, and promotes the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S.
A. The United States first participated in the modern Olympic Games in 1896, which was the inaugural edition of the modern Olympics held in Athens, Greece.
A. The first U.S. city to host the Olympics was St. Louis, Missouri. It hosted the 1904 Summer Olympics.
A. The U.S. Olympic Trials are held every four years, preceding the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, to determine the athletes who will represent the United States.
A. The USOPC is funded through a combination of private donations, corporate sponsorships, and revenue from the sale of broadcasting rights and merchandise.