Team USA: By the Numbers

A snapshot of the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.

A Snapshot of the U.S. Olympic Team - It would seem impossible to get to know all 530 athletes that make up the U.S. Olympic team, including the all-star men's basketball team, above, but keep reading for a snapshot of the men and women competing in the 2012 London Olympics, which kick off on Friday. —Britt Middleton (Photo: REUTERS /STEVE MARCUS /LANDOV)
Youngest U.S. Olympic Athlete - Swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15 (Photo: Courtesy Washington Post)
Oldest U.S. Olympic Athlete - Equestrian Karen O’Connor, 54 (Photo: EPA/LARRY W. SMITH /Landov)
Most Decorated U.S. Olympic Athlete, Female - Swimmer Natalie Coughlin Total medals: 11 (three gold, four silver, four bronze) (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)Most Decorated U.S. Olympic Athlete, Male - Swimmer Michael Phelps Total medals: 16 (14 gold, two bronze) (Photo: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Youngest U.S. Olympic Athlete - Swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15 (Photo: Courtesy Washington Post)

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