Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden will lead the U.S. delegation to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
According to the White House Press Office, the Bidens will head to British Columbia for the games from February 12-15, where they will attend the opening ceremonies and meet with U.S. athletes.
The U.S. delegation to the Opening Ceremony also includes:
David Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Canada
Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President
Mike Eruzione, 1980 Olympic gold medalist, U.S. Men’s Hockey Team
Peggy Fleming, 1968 Olympic gold medalist, Ladies Figure Skating
Vonetta Flowers, 2002 Olympic gold medalist, Women’s Bobsledding
The delegation to the Closing Ceremony includes:
Janet Napolitano, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Head of Delegation
David Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Canada
Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary
Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Peter Axelson, U.S. Air Force Veteran, World Champion Mono Skier
Bonnie Blair, 5-time Olympic gold medalist and 1-time bronze medalist, Speed Skating
Manuel “Manny” Guerra, 2002 Paralympic gold medalist, Sled Hockey
Kristi Yamaguchi, 1992 Olympic gold medalist, Ladies Figure Skating
The U.S. is also sending a delegation to the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games:
Eric Shinseki, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Head of Delegation
David Jacobson, U.S. Ambassador to Canada
Lisa Jackson, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy
Jim Martinson, Vietnam Veteran, 1992 Paralympic gold medalist, Downhill Skiing
Mike May, 1984 Paralympic bronze medalist, Alpine Skiing
Bonnie St. John, 1984 Paralympic silver medalist and 2-time bronze medalist, Slalom and Giant Slalom
Melissa Stockwell, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, 2008 Summer Paralympic swimmer
