From Denver and Boulder to Colorado Springs, dozens of Olympic athletes consider Colorado home or train here.
The big picture: Colorado Springs considers itself Olympic City, USA. It is home to:
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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee headquarters.
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The Olympic and Paralympic Training Center.
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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum.
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And dozens of national Olympic and sport governing bodies.
Fun fact: About 15,000 athletes come to the training center each year, according to Colorado Springs officials.
What they’re saying: “Colorado takes pride in every Team USA athlete,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement ahead of the Games.
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