2013-2014 USA Team
Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir
Hometown: Cranston, RI (Castelli); Subury, Mass. (Shnapir)
Training town: Brighton, Mass.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 23 (Castelli); 25 (Shnapir)
Major accomplishments: Gold medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Four Continents Championships; Gold medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2012 NHK Trophy; Gold medal at 2012 Ice Challenge
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games for both skaters
On making the team: Castelli: “Simon and I are speechless. This is one of the happiest days of our lives. We’ve worked so hard for the last eight years together and it really paid off. We’re so excited to be here in this moment... We’re so excited to go to Sochi. We’re thrilled.”
Shnapir: “Мы на в Сочи! That means ‘We’re on to Sochi’ in Russian. I know it’s cliché, but this is a dream come true. We’re still a little bit shocked. We’ve worked so hard and done so much in our eight years together, and this is such a great pinnacle for us.”
Hometown: Cranston, RI (Castelli); Subury, Mass. (Shnapir)
Training town: Brighton, Mass.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 23 (Castelli); 25 (Shnapir)
Major accomplishments: Gold medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Four Continents Championships; Gold medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2012 NHK Trophy; Gold medal at 2012 Ice Challenge
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games for both skaters
On making the team: Castelli: “Simon and I are speechless. This is one of the happiest days of our lives. We’ve worked so hard for the last eight years together and it really paid off. We’re so excited to be here in this moment... We’re so excited to go to Sochi. We’re thrilled.”
Shnapir: “Мы на в Сочи! That means ‘We’re on to Sochi’ in Russian. I know it’s cliché, but this is a dream come true. We’re still a little bit shocked. We’ve worked so hard and done so much in our eight years together, and this is such a great pinnacle for us.”
Felicia Zhang and Nathan Bartholomay
Hometown: Plainsboro, N.J. (Zhang); Newtown, Pa. (Bartholomay)
Training town: Ellenton, Fla.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 20 (Zhang); 24 (Bartholomay)
Major accomplishments: Silver medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Sixth place at 2013 Cup of China; Seventh place at 2013 Skate America; Fourth place at 2013 Four Continents Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: Bartholomay: “We’re absolutely thrilled that we were able to put everything together here. All of our training just came together. This is a truly magical moment. This was an amazing event with fantastic competitors and amazing champions, Marissa and Simon. We couldn't ask for anything more at the moment.”
Hometown: Plainsboro, N.J. (Zhang); Newtown, Pa. (Bartholomay)
Training town: Ellenton, Fla.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 20 (Zhang); 24 (Bartholomay)
Major accomplishments: Silver medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Sixth place at 2013 Cup of China; Seventh place at 2013 Skate America; Fourth place at 2013 Four Continents Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: Bartholomay: “We’re absolutely thrilled that we were able to put everything together here. All of our training just came together. This is a truly magical moment. This was an amazing event with fantastic competitors and amazing champions, Marissa and Simon. We couldn't ask for anything more at the moment.”
Polina Edmunds
Hometown: San Jose, Calif.
Training town: San Jose, Calif.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 15
Major accomplishments: Silver medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Gold medal at 2013 Junior Grand Prix Belarus; Gold medal at 2013 Junior Grand Prix Mexico; Gold medal in junior competition at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: “I’m just so happy right now. It’s a huge honor to be representing the United States at the Olympics in Sochi. It’s a dream come true.”
Hometown: San Jose, Calif.
Training town: San Jose, Calif.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 15
Major accomplishments: Silver medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Gold medal at 2013 Junior Grand Prix Belarus; Gold medal at 2013 Junior Grand Prix Mexico; Gold medal in junior competition at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: “I’m just so happy right now. It’s a huge honor to be representing the United States at the Olympics in Sochi. It’s a dream come true.”
Gracie Gold
Hometown: Chicago / St. Louis
Training town: El Segundo, Calif.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 18
Major accomplishments: Gold medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Skate Canada; Silver medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Silver medal at 2012 Rostelecom Cup; Gold medal in junior competition at 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: “I’m so excited to be going to Sochi representing the United States. The Olympics aren’t just another competition, it’s the ultimate dream. It’s a life experience that I’ll never forget and I’m so excited to be going.”
Hometown: Chicago / St. Louis
Training town: El Segundo, Calif.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 18
Major accomplishments: Gold medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Skate Canada; Silver medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Silver medal at 2012 Rostelecom Cup; Gold medal in junior competition at 2011 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: “I’m so excited to be going to Sochi representing the United States. The Olympics aren’t just another competition, it’s the ultimate dream. It’s a life experience that I’ll never forget and I’m so excited to be going.”
Ashley Wagner
Hometown: Alexandria, Va.
Training town: Artesia, Calif.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 22
Major accomplishments: Pewter medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Grand Prix Final; Gold medal at 2013 Trophee Eric Bompard; Silver medal at 2013 Skate America; Gold medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Silver medal at 2013 Grand Prix Final; Gold medal at 2012 Trophee Eric Bompard; Gold medal at 2012 Skate America; Gold medal at 2012 Four Continents Championships; Gold medal at 2012 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Nine career ISU Grand Prix medals (three gold, two silver, four bronze)
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: “I’m at a loss for words right now. It’s been a really rough four years and I’ve been working really hard… I’m happy that my federation was able to see beyond one bad skate and I can’t believe that I’m going to be able to represent the United States in Sochi. We have an incredible team, and I’m so proud of what we’ve all been able to accomplish so far. I’m on cloud nine. Everyone has been so supportive over the last couple of days and I’m very grateful to be where I am right now.”
Hometown: Alexandria, Va.
Training town: Artesia, Calif.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 22
Major accomplishments: Pewter medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Grand Prix Final; Gold medal at 2013 Trophee Eric Bompard; Silver medal at 2013 Skate America; Gold medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Silver medal at 2013 Grand Prix Final; Gold medal at 2012 Trophee Eric Bompard; Gold medal at 2012 Skate America; Gold medal at 2012 Four Continents Championships; Gold medal at 2012 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Nine career ISU Grand Prix medals (three gold, two silver, four bronze)
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: “I’m at a loss for words right now. It’s been a really rough four years and I’ve been working really hard… I’m happy that my federation was able to see beyond one bad skate and I can’t believe that I’m going to be able to represent the United States in Sochi. We have an incredible team, and I’m so proud of what we’ve all been able to accomplish so far. I’m on cloud nine. Everyone has been so supportive over the last couple of days and I’m very grateful to be where I am right now.”
Madison Chock and Evan Bates
Hometown: Novi, Mich. (Chock); Ann Arbor, Mich. (Bates)
Training town: Novi, Mich.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 21 (Chock); 24 (Bates)
Major accomplishments: Silver medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Cup of China; Bronze medal at 2013 Rostelecom Cup; Bronze medal at 2013 Four Continents Championships; Silver medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Fourth place at 2012 Cup of China
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games for Chock; Second Olympic Winter Games for Bates (2010)
On making the team: Chock: “I’m so over the moon and completely thrilled. This has been a lifelong dream. We’re so happy and we couldn’t be in better company. We’re just so thrilled."
Hometown: Novi, Mich. (Chock); Ann Arbor, Mich. (Bates)
Training town: Novi, Mich.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 21 (Chock); 24 (Bates)
Major accomplishments: Silver medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Cup of China; Bronze medal at 2013 Rostelecom Cup; Bronze medal at 2013 Four Continents Championships; Silver medal at 2013 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Fourth place at 2012 Cup of China
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games for Chock; Second Olympic Winter Games for Bates (2010)
On making the team: Chock: “I’m so over the moon and completely thrilled. This has been a lifelong dream. We’re so happy and we couldn’t be in better company. We’re just so thrilled."
Meryl Davis and Charlie White
Hometown: West Bloomfield, Mich. (Davis); Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (White)
Training town: Canton, Mich.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 27 (Davis); 26 (White)
Major accomplishments: Gold medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Gold medal at 2013 Grand Prix Final; Gold medal at 2013 NHK Trophy; Gold medal at 2013 Skate America; Gold medal at 2013 World Championships; Gold medal at 2011 World Championships; Silver medal at 2010 Olympic Winter Games; Six total U.S. championships gold medals; Five consecutive Grand Prix Final gold medals; Thirteen ISU Grand Prix medals (11 gold, two bronze); Four world championships medals (two gold, two silver); Five Four Continents Championships medals (three gold, two silver)
Sochi will mark: Second Olympic Winter Games (2010)
On making the team: White: “We are so lucky to be part of such an amazing team. This is a dream come true for us. Having our sixth title and being able to go to these Olympic Games next to our friends and our training mates, we really are blessed to have this opportunity. Obviously we’re going into these Games with very high expectations. We’ve had a lot of great momentum over the last four years since the 2010 Olympics and we think we’ve put ourselves in a great position to bring home a gold medal. That’s what we’re going to try to do.”
Hometown: West Bloomfield, Mich. (Davis); Bloomfield Hills, Mich. (White)
Training town: Canton, Mich.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 27 (Davis); 26 (White)
Major accomplishments: Gold medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Gold medal at 2013 Grand Prix Final; Gold medal at 2013 NHK Trophy; Gold medal at 2013 Skate America; Gold medal at 2013 World Championships; Gold medal at 2011 World Championships; Silver medal at 2010 Olympic Winter Games; Six total U.S. championships gold medals; Five consecutive Grand Prix Final gold medals; Thirteen ISU Grand Prix medals (11 gold, two bronze); Four world championships medals (two gold, two silver); Five Four Continents Championships medals (three gold, two silver)
Sochi will mark: Second Olympic Winter Games (2010)
On making the team: White: “We are so lucky to be part of such an amazing team. This is a dream come true for us. Having our sixth title and being able to go to these Olympic Games next to our friends and our training mates, we really are blessed to have this opportunity. Obviously we’re going into these Games with very high expectations. We’ve had a lot of great momentum over the last four years since the 2010 Olympics and we think we’ve put ourselves in a great position to bring home a gold medal. That’s what we’re going to try to do.”
Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich.
Training town: Canton, Mich.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 19 (Maia); 22 (Alex)
Major accomplishments: Bronze medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 NHK Trophy; Bronze medal at 2013 Skate America; Bronze medal at 2011 World Championships; Silver medal at 2011 Four Continents Championships; Four U.S. championships medals (two silver, two bronze); Seven ISU Grand Prix medals (one gold, one silver, five bronze)
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: Alex: “This has been the craziest, most amazing journey. Ten years ago we started in this sport. Ice dance is a crazy sport, it’s a crazy life, but moments like this you don’t really prepare for, you only dream of. I’m just so happy that we’re here together and I wouldn’t be here with anyone else.”
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich.
Training town: Canton, Mich.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 19 (Maia); 22 (Alex)
Major accomplishments: Bronze medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 NHK Trophy; Bronze medal at 2013 Skate America; Bronze medal at 2011 World Championships; Silver medal at 2011 Four Continents Championships; Four U.S. championships medals (two silver, two bronze); Seven ISU Grand Prix medals (one gold, one silver, five bronze)
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: Alex: “This has been the craziest, most amazing journey. Ten years ago we started in this sport. Ice dance is a crazy sport, it’s a crazy life, but moments like this you don’t really prepare for, you only dream of. I’m just so happy that we’re here together and I wouldn’t be here with anyone else.”
Jeremy Abbott
Hometown: Aspen, Colo.
Training town: Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 28
Major accomplishments: Gold medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 NHK Trophy; Gold medal at 2008 Grand Prix Final; Four U.S. championships gold medals; Eight ISU Grand Prix medals (three gold, two silver, three bronze); Two Four Continents Championships bronze medals
Sochi will mark: Second Olympic Winter Games (2010)
On making the team: “I’m really, really excited to go to Sochi. I knew that I was going to cry, good or bad, today. And it all came out. I’m proud to be representing the U.S. Four-time U.S. champion is amazing. I’m just a small-town boy and I never thought I would be here.”
Hometown: Aspen, Colo.
Training town: Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 28
Major accomplishments: Gold medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 NHK Trophy; Gold medal at 2008 Grand Prix Final; Four U.S. championships gold medals; Eight ISU Grand Prix medals (three gold, two silver, three bronze); Two Four Continents Championships bronze medals
Sochi will mark: Second Olympic Winter Games (2010)
On making the team: “I’m really, really excited to go to Sochi. I knew that I was going to cry, good or bad, today. And it all came out. I’m proud to be representing the U.S. Four-time U.S. champion is amazing. I’m just a small-town boy and I never thought I would be here.”
Jason Brown
Hometown: Highland Park, Ill.
Training town: Monument, Colo.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 19
Major accomplishments: Silver medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Trophee Eric Bompard; Silver medal at 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy; Silver medal at 2013 Junior World Championships; Bronze medal at 2012 Junior World Championships; Gold medal at 2011 Junior Grand Prix Final; Five Junior Grand Prix medals (two gold, three silver)
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: “I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve dreamed about going to the Olympics. I didn’t start thinking it could happen for 2014 until halfway through this season.”
Hometown: Highland Park, Ill.
Training town: Monument, Colo.
Age during Sochi Opening Ceremony: 19
Major accomplishments: Silver medal at 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; Bronze medal at 2013 Trophee Eric Bompard; Silver medal at 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy; Silver medal at 2013 Junior World Championships; Bronze medal at 2012 Junior World Championships; Gold medal at 2011 Junior Grand Prix Final; Five Junior Grand Prix medals (two gold, three silver)
Sochi will mark: First Olympic Winter Games
On making the team: “I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve dreamed about going to the Olympics. I didn’t start thinking it could happen for 2014 until halfway through this season.”
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