Team profiles, S2

CANADA

Chef de mission: Curt Harnett Team size: Approximately 720 2011 medals: 30-40-49 —119 total, fifth overall

All-time medals: 377-586-733 — 1,696 total, third overall

Quote: “When you are the hosts, there is added opportunity there.”

BRAZIL

Chef de mission: Bernard Rajzman Team size: Approximately 600 2011 medals: 48-35-43 — 136 total, third overall

All-time medals: 287-319-460— 1,066 total, fourth overall

Quote: “It’s a delegation that’s mixed with young people, which is incredible looking toward the future, looking toward Rio, and even beyond.”

CUBA

Chef de mission: Antonio Becali Athletes: Approximately 460 2011 medals: 58-35-43 — 126 total, second overall

All-time medals: 839-566-527 — 1,932 total, second overall

Quote: “We want to maintain that second place, which for Cuba, is very important.”

UNITED STATES

Chef de mission: Alan Ashley Athletes: 623 2011 Guadalajara medals: 92-79-66 — 237 total, first overall

All-time medals: 1,861-1,379-933 — 4,173 total, first overall

Quote: “At a home Games it’s an extra inspiration, an extra opportunity for athletes to really shine.”