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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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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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State With Most Representation - Athletes from 45 U.S. states make up the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, with the state of California leading the way in representation (128 athletes). States not represented are New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina and West Virginia. (Photo: Wikicommons)

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State With Most Representation - Athletes from 45 U.S. states make up the 2012 U.S. Olympic team, with the state of California leading the way in representation (128 athletes). States not represented are New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Carolina and West Virginia. (Photo: Wikicommons)

Women Athletes Edge Out Men - There are 269 female athletes on the U.S. national team, including track and field star Lolo Jones, far left. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Women Athletes Edge Out Men - There are 269 female athletes on the U.S. national team, including track and field star Lolo Jones, far left. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Men on the U.S. Team - Boxer Dominic Breazeale, above,  joins the 261 men competing on the U.S. team. (Photo: AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Men on the U.S. Team - Boxer Dominic Breazeale, above,  joins the 261 men competing on the U.S. team. (Photo: AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Average Age of U.S. Athletes - The average age of athletes on the national team is 27. Swimmers Ryan Lochte, above, and Michael Phelps are among those in the "27" club. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Average Age of U.S. Athletes - The average age of athletes on the national team is 27. Swimmers Ryan Lochte, above, and Michael Phelps are among those in the "27" club. (Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Five-Time Olympians - These seven athletes are making their fifth Olympic appearance this year: Amy Acuff (track and field), above, Phillip Dutton (equestrian), Khatuna Lorig (archery), Emil Milev (shooting), Karen O’Connor (equestrian), Danielle Scott-Arruda (volleyball), Kim Rhode (shooting). (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Five-Time Olympians - These seven athletes are making their fifth Olympic appearance this year: Amy Acuff (track and field), above, Phillip Dutton (equestrian), Khatuna Lorig (archery), Emil Milev (shooting), Karen O’Connor (equestrian), Danielle Scott-Arruda (volleyball), Kim Rhode (shooting). (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)