Sochi 2014: The Countdown Series: United States Virgin Islands

22 days remaining until the opening ceremonies (21 until the first day of competition) at Sochi 2014. Up next on the countdown: United States Virgin Islands.

The United States Virgin Islands made their winter Olympics debut at Calgary 1988, and have competed at every winter Olympic games until Salt Lake City 2002. No one from this island republic qualified for either Turin 2006 or Vancouver 2010. The USVI contingent competed mostly in bobsleigh and luge, though no medals were won.

For Sochi, only one quota spot available--for one Alpine skier--and in two events, women's giant slalom and slalom.

Up next: Uruguay

London 2012: The Countdown Series: United States Virgin Islands

52 days to go until the first day of the London Olympics. Up next on the parade of nations: United States Virgin Islands (ISV).

The United States Virgin Islands has participated in the summer Olympics since 1968. Only one medal has been won by their athletes in the summer games.

Sailer Peter Holmberg (pictured) finished runner up in the mixed one person Dinghy (sailing) at Seoul 1988, earning a silver. To this day, the only medal won for this island group in the Olympics.

As of now, the U.S. Virgin Islands will send seven to London and will compete in athletics and sailing events.

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