The 2014 Games marked the first time a U.S. Olympic team competed in Russia , as the United States and 64 western countries did not take part in the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow due to the Soviet – Afghan War . President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden did not attend the 2014 Winter Olympics . American nordic combined skier Todd Lodwick was the flag bearer of Team USA for the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony . Four-time ice hockey Olympian Julie Chu was the flag bearer during the closing ceremonies
closing ceremonies
2014 Winter Olympics closing ceremony
United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics