Ukraine, like all the remnants of the Soviet Union/Unified Team, made their winter Olympics (and Olympics) debut at Lillehammer 1992, and has appeared at every winter games ever since. The Ukrainian contingent in the winter games won five medals including a gold medal.
Despite all the backlash and events between Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan entering Lillehammer 1994, a very young Oksana Baiul (pictured) won the women's singles figure skating gold. A few years later, she was charged with DUI here in the states after a wreck. Still her win was lost amongst the Kerrigan-Harding feud.
For Sochi, 45 quota spots available for Ukraine, including in biathlon and short track speed skating among others.
Up next: United States
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