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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JUNE, more than 630,000 Americans celebrated Olympic Day while participating in 1,820 events in 1,297 cities. With celebrations in all 50 states and 11 locations abroad, 2015 was a paramount success – making this year the most successful Olympic Day celebration in United States history. More than 970 Olympians, Paralympians, coaches and hopefuls helped spread the Olympic spirit across the United States. While attending Olympic Day events, athletes shared the Olympic ideals of Fair Play, Perseverance, Respect and Sportsmanship. The U.S. Olympic Committee thanks everyone who contributed to the incredible success of Olympic Day and for their continued support of the Olympic and Paralympic movements. UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE OLYMPIC DAY 2015 HIGHLIGHTS OLYMPIC DAY 2016 IS AROUND THE CORNER If you are interested in hosting an event or would like more information regarding Olympic Day, please email [email protected] or call the Olympic Day Hotline at: 719-866-4535. OLYMPIC DAY 2016 NGB National Governing Bodies MSO Multi-Sport Organizations 45 of 47 NGBs, and 4 of 5 HPMOs hosted events Hosted a total of 1,163 events US Tennis Association: 311 USA Cycling (in conjunction with USA BMX)*: 280 USA Gymnastics: 108 *USA BMX 272 events 35 of 37 hosted events Hosted a total of 625 events Boys & Girls Clubs of America: 187 National Recreation and Parks Association: 165 U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association: 64 Indianapolis: USA Gymnastics Olympic Valley, Calif. | Kids Adventure Games OLYMPIC DAY 2015 STATS 1,820 > 2015 Total Events 1,297 > Communities 630,000+ > Participants 975 > Olympians, Paralympians, coaches and hopefuls 811 > Athletes Attending Events TeamUSA.org/OlympicDay

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THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JUNE, more than 630,000 Americans celebrated Olympic Day while participating in 1,820 events in 1,297 cities. With celebrations in all 50 states and 11 locations abroad, 2015 was a paramount success – making this year the most successful Olympic Day celebration in United States history.

More than 970 Olympians, Paralympians, coaches and hopefuls helped spread the Olympic spirit across the United States. While attending Olympic Day events, athletes shared the Olympic ideals of Fair Play, Perseverance, Respect and Sportsmanship.

The U.S. Olympic Committee thanks everyone who contributed to the incredible success of Olympic Day and for their continued support of the Olympic and Paralympic movements.

UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

OLYMPIC DAY 2015HIGHLIGHTS

OLYMPIC DAY 2016 IS AROUND THE CORNER

If you are interested in hosting an event or would like more information regarding Olympic Day, please email [email protected] or call the Olympic Day Hotline at: 719-866-4535.

OLYMPICDAY 2016

NGBNational Governing Bodies

MSOMulti-Sport Organizations

• 45 of 47 NGBs, and 4 of 5 HPMOs hosted events

• Hosted a total of 1,163 events• US Tennis Association: 311• USA Cycling (in conjunction with

USA BMX)*: 280• USA Gymnastics: 108

*USA BMX 272 events

• 35 of 37 hosted events• Hosted a total of 625 events• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: 187• National Recreation and Parks

Association: 165• U.S. Olympians and Paralympians

Association: 64

Indianapolis: USA Gymnastics

Olympic Valley, Calif. | Kids Adventure Games

OLYMPIC DAY 2015 STATS

1,820> 2015 Total Events

1,297> Communities

630,000+> Participants

975> Olympians, Paralympians,

coaches and hopefuls

811> Athletes

Attending Events

TeamUSA.org/OlympicDay

OLYMPIC DAY 2015 PARTICIPATING

MULTI-SPORT ORGANIZATIONS

HOSTED EVENTS IN ALLOLYMPIC DAY 2015

50 STATES11 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

U.S. Olympic Training Centers: 3U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Sites: 18Community Olympic Development Programs: 13 Paralympic Sport Clubs: 32Community Partners: 8

Honolulu, Hi. | Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Child & Youth Programs

Colorado Springs, Colo. | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Sam Mikulak (gymnastics, 2012), Paul Ruggeri (gymnastics, 2016 hopeful), Donnell Whittenburg (gymnastics, 2016 hopeful), Marvin Kimble (gymnastics, 2016 hopeful)

Colorado Springs, Colo. | CSOTC | Michael Phelps (swimming, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012), Allison Schmitt (swimming, 2008, 2012)

Irving, Texas | Champion Karate Academy | Janine Bowman (shooting, 2000), Derek Arneaud (Paralympian, soccer, 2004)

Chantilly, Va. | Skate of the Union | Nathaniel Mills (speedskating, 2006, 2010)Lake Zurich, Ill. | Foglia YMCA | Andy Rein (wrestling, 1984)

OLYMPIC DAY 2015 PARTICIPATING

NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES

Farmington Hill, Mich. | Novi Memorial Run | Gary Morgan (track and field, 1988)

Lebanon, Pa. | Cedar Crest Field Hockey | Dana Sensenig-Risser (field hockey, 2008)

Arlington, Texas | Boys & Girls Club of Arlington | Greg Speed (Paralympian, track and field, 1992)

Palos Heights, Ill. | Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana | Kendall Coyne (ice hockey, 2014)

Philadelphia, Penn. | Philadelphia Sport Congress | Gail Marquis (basketball, 1976), Theresa Andrews (swimming, 1984), Tyler Carter (Paralympian, alpine skiing, 2014), Pamela Golding (rowing, 1976)

Cohasset, Mass. | Cohasset Working Dog Foundation

Ashley Wagner @AshWagner2010 Happy #OlympicDay…can’t believe that Sochi actually happened…so grateful for the happy memories…

Harris County – Houston Sports Authority (Facebook) Happy #OlympicDay, everyone! Houston is pumped to Move, Learn and Discover with @TeamUSA by participating in Olympic Weightlifting! What are you doing to celebrate today? #GoTeamUSA

Boston Red Sox @RedSox Celebrating #OlympicDay at Fenway Park with a special pregame ceremony.

Jamie Greubel @JamieGruebel Happy #OlympicDay!!! Bring on the weightroom J What are you doing today to get out and be active?

BP America @BP_America Happy #OlympicDay! What sports are you playing today to celebrate? Go.teamusa.org/OlympicDay #GoTeamUSA @TeamUSA

Cullen Jones @CullenJonesHappy #OlympicDay! One of the Scariest-Most-Fun things I’ve done in my life! @teamusa #GoTeamUSA

Jason Brown @jasonbskatesHappy Olympic Day Everyone! Never lose sight of your dreams, and always follow your heart!! #OlympicDay

NBC Olympics @NBCOlympics Happy #OlympicDay!

Carli Lloyd @CarliLloyd I am pumped to celebrate #OlympicDay with @TeamUSA! What are you doing to celebrate today? #GoTeamUSA

Nefi Alarcon @NefiAlarcon Happy #OlympicDay from the @UtahOlympicPark in Park City, Utah. Go @TeamUSA

Columbus Crew SC @ColumbusCrewSC @MFparkhurst spoke to kids at the Far East Recreation Center about his #USMNT career today. #OlympicDay #CrewSC

P&G @ProcterGamble It’s #OlympicDay! Celebrate with @TeamUSA as they prepare for Rio 2016. Spr.ly/riousa #GoTeamUSA

Courtney Mathewson @CLKMathewson What better way to celebrate #OlympicDay than a strong lifting session with @usawp @teamusa

Vernon Davis @VernonDavis85Happy #OlympicDay! Special s/o to @usacurl!

Deloitte US @DeloitteUS Move, Learn and Discover. We’re celebrating #OlympicDay with @TeamUSA spr.ly/6018BBy2i

RonaldHouseChicago @RMHCCNI Such a special night thanks to @KendallCoyne @brodyusa4 @TheEmeryLehman @wnbachicagosky @Sloot22 @cappa23 #OlympicDay

Dow @DowChemical We’re joining the @Olympic Movement to celebrate #OlympicDay! Only two days to go.

Susan Francia @zfrancia Thank you @SDRCJRS for letting us celebrate #OlympicDay with you and teaching others how to row! @TeamUSA #OneTeam

Gabe Gardner @goldengooseman Trying out wheelchair basketball during Sacramento #OlympicDay @TeamUSA

USRowing @usrowing Happy #OlympicDay! We love every Olympian who has ever represented #usrowing.

Hilary Knight @Hilary_Knight Happy #OlympicDay! A HUGE thank you to everyone who supports us! #TeamUSA

USA Basketball @usabasketball Happy #OlympicDay to those who refuse to settle for anything less than the best!

Insta

Tweets from June 1-July in the U.S. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·Overall Total: 28,495Instagram posts from June 1-July in the U.S. · · · · · · · · · · ·Overall Total: 12,764Facebook posts from June 1-July in the U.S. · · · · · · · · · · ·Overall Total: 246,892

‘Olympic Day’ Phrase Twitter: 15,620 (in the U.S. 6,924, 44%) Facebook: 246,892 (in the U.S. 163,840, 66%)

#OlympicDay Twitter: 34,013 (in the U.S.: 24,434, 71%)Instagram: 18,467 (in the U.S.: 12,764, 69%)

#OlympicDay2015 Twitter: 464Instagram: 592