Fans can send a personal message to New Zealand's athletes via their Olympic gear this year.

Campbell Wright previously represented New Zealand in biathlon at the Olympics. This year he's on Team USA. Here's how. (AP photo)

On Maui, Farrell became an accomplished skateboarder and surfer as a young boy. Hi-Tech Surf Sports on Maui started sponsoring him as a skateboarder at the age of 8 and he grew up routinely surfing noted local spots with Young and Lenny.

Games, while defending champion snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and alpine skier Alice Robinson are attending their third. Toomey says the pair have plenty of wisdom. Curling round robins have started the sporting schedule today - the opening ceremony is on Saturday morning.

The Olympic rings are among the most recognizable logo in the world. But what do the five rings mean? You might be surprised to know the history.