Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: Costa Rica

96 days until the opening ceremonies at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: Costa Rica.

Costa Rica made its winter Olympics debut at Lake Placid 1980, and has had their athletes qualify for every winter game except Lillehammer 1994, Nagano 1998 and Vancouver 2010. These athletes competed mostly in Alpine skiing events, but not one medal was won.

As of now, no Costa Rican has qualified for Sochi, but could change.

Up next: Croatia

London 2012: The Countdown Series: Costa Rica

171 days to go until London. Next up on the parade of nations: Costa Rica (CRC).

The country has participated in the summer Olympics since 1936. Their athletes have won four medals, including a gold medal.

To this day, Claudia Poll still remains Costa Rica's lone Olympic gold medalist in any sport. She won gold in the 200m freestyle (swimming) at Atlanta 1996.

As of now-five athletes in three sports, including cycling, taekwondo and athletics.

Up next: Ivory Coast