Then begins the race for most medals at the world event in Italy. While the United States has the most medals in the Summer Olympics, the same can't be said for the Winter Olympics. The Americans have had their fair share of success but have the second-most medals all-time since the inaugural Winter Olympics in 1924.

In Italy, nearly 3,000 athletes will compete in the XXV Winter Olympic Games, including winter sports such as: alpine skiing, figure skating and curling.

Mariah Carey, Stanley Tucci, Snoop Dogg, and more were among the famous faces at the event.