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Updated Thursday, February 4, 2010 10:59 am TWN, AFP

Team USA features 216 athletes for Winter Games

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- The United States (U.S.) will send 216 athletes to the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, making it one of the largest contingents at the Winter Games which begin in 10 days. Team USA includes three men who have been selected to five straight teams.

Nordic combined skier Todd Lodwick and luge athlete Mark Grimmette were chosen for their fifth straight team on Tuesday.

Another five-time Olympian is Casey Puckett, who made the 1992, 1994, 1998 and 2002 teams as an Alpine skier. The team comprises 123 men and 93 women. The Vancouver Olympics run from February 12-28.

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