• Ashley Wagner appeared to say a bad word after her score was announced

  • Slopestyle, dude, is pretty cool, and we're not just sayin' that because Americans won

  • Daft Punk song gets the choir treatment in Opening Ceremony

  • Vladimir Putin almost looks like he had fun watching Russia win first gold medal




(CNN) -- The first weekend of the Winter Olympics brought us moments of humor and technical problems from the Opening Ceremony, a skater's reaction that went viral and the sparkling debut of a sport where "stoked" and "dude" are part of a winning news conference.


That face


Oh, how we love figure skating, a sport with subjective scores. And just like gymnastics -- another subjective scoring sport -- two years ago, it's given us what should become an Olympic Internet meme.









American figure skater Ashley Wagner makes her Olympic debut Saturday, February 8, during the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during Day One of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Her excitement turned to shock when she looked up at the board to see that she had only scored a 63.10 in the event.American figure skater Ashley Wagner makes her Olympic debut Saturday, February 8, during the Figure Skating Team Ladies Short Program during Day One of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Her excitement turned to shock when she looked up at the board to see that she had only scored a 63.10 in the event.



The 22-year-old, who clearly expected a much higher score, was trying to make a big statement in the event after a tough performance at the U.S. Championships back in January.The 22-year-old, who clearly expected a much higher score, was trying to make a big statement in the event after a tough performance at the U.S. Championships back in January.



Wagner during her performance.Wagner during her performance.



Wagner placed fourth in the event. Russian Yulia Lipnitskaya, 15, finished first with a score of 72.90.Wagner placed fourth in the event. Russian Yulia Lipnitskaya, 15, finished first with a score of 72.90.




You gave me a score of what?

You gave me a score of what?

You gave me a score of what?

You gave me a score of what?



You gave me a score of what?You gave me a score of what?



On Saturday, U.S. skater Ashley Wagner went to the kiss-and-cry area to await her score in the women's short program of the team competition. She obviously expected a higher score than she received.


A picture of her pouty face after the score was announced is drawing as much attention as the one that showed gymnast McKayla Maroney's reaction after she got a silver medal in 2012. But if you watch videos of Wagner's reaction, she also seemed to use her potty mouth, saying something with bull in it.


"I know roughly when I skate a good program where the score should end up. So to score that low was very disappointing for me," Wagner said.







Wagner's the early favorite to become the meme star of the Games. She might have to compete with American bobsledder Johnny Quinn and one smashed-out bathroom door.





Bobsledder busts through bathroom door

Bobsledder to front desk: Yeah, I need a new door


Smashing debut


Step aside for a second, curling. It looks like slopestyle is a new fan favorite. Especially in the United States, which took gold in both the men's and women's events.


Jamie Anderson and Sage Kotsenburg turned many viewers into fans with their winning performances. At its first Games, the sport lit up the first two days of Sochi.


In a very unscientific poll, CNN users said the women's final was more exciting than the men's, which left a lot of people pretty stoked, including the surprise winner.


Incredibly, Sage (you can't call a snowboarder by his last name, can you?) won while breaking out a new trick. After all, what did he have to lose? Besides a gold medal.


"I just kind of do random stuff. I had no idea I'd do a 1620 (four-and-a-half rotation spin) until three minutes before I dropped. I invented that (the self-named 'Holy Crail') a few months ago, and it was sick to do it on the first try."







Kotsenburg dude looks like Spicoli


In the women's final Jamie was no surprise. She dominated this season, according to Bleacher Report. How did she prepare for the big day?







"Last night I was so nervous I didn't eat. I put on the meditation music, burnt some sage and did some yoga," she said.


We're guessing there weren't too many other people in the athletes' village doing that.


Viral moments from the Opening Ceremony









Germany's Maria Hoefl-Riesch, left and U.S. skier Julia Mancuso pose by the podium after the Super Combined event on Monday, February 10. Hoefl-Riesch won gold and Mancuso won bronze. We know the Winter Olympics mostly through the power of television, as a spectacle in constant motion. Seeing the Games through still photography is a different experience altogether. Presented here is a different look at Sochi 2014 as we showcase the most compelling images from the world's best photographers.Germany's Maria Hoefl-Riesch, left and U.S. skier Julia Mancuso pose by the podium after the Super Combined event on Monday, February 10. Hoefl-Riesch won gold and Mancuso won bronze. We know the Winter Olympics mostly through the power of television, as a spectacle in constant motion. Seeing the Games through still photography is a different experience altogether. Presented here is a different look at Sochi 2014 as we showcase the most compelling images from the world's best photographers.



Charles Hamelin of Canada celebrates with his girlfriend, Marianne St-Gelais, after winning the 1,500-meter race in short track speed skating February 10.Charles Hamelin of Canada celebrates with his girlfriend, Marianne St-Gelais, after winning the 1,500-meter race in short track speed skating February 10.



South Korea's Sin Da-Woon falls as he competes in the 1,500-meter short track semifinals on February 10.South Korea's Sin Da-Woon falls as he competes in the 1,500-meter short track semifinals on February 10.



Ryan Fry, a curler from Canada, competes during a match against Germany on February 10.Ryan Fry, a curler from Canada, competes during a match against Germany on February 10.



Mancuso reacts at the end of her downhill run in the Super Combined event February 10.Mancuso reacts at the end of her downhill run in the Super Combined event February 10.



Anna Fenninger of Austria holds one of her gloves after her downhill run in the Super Combined event.Anna Fenninger of Austria holds one of her gloves after her downhill run in the Super Combined event.



Russian curlers focus during a match against Great Britain on February 10.Russian curlers focus during a match against Great Britain on February 10.



U.S. skier Laurenne Ross falls during the downhill portion of the Super Combined event on February 10.U.S. skier Laurenne Ross falls during the downhill portion of the Super Combined event on February 10.



Hamelin is seen during preliminary races on February 10.Hamelin is seen during preliminary races on February 10.



Canadian skeleton racer Eric Neilson is seen during training on February 10.Canadian skeleton racer Eric Neilson is seen during training on February 10.



Hoefl-Riesch competes during the Super Combined on February 10.Hoefl-Riesch competes during the Super Combined on February 10.



Russian fans attend the short track races on February 10.Russian fans attend the short track races on February 10.



South Korea's Shim Suk-Hee, front left, South Korea's Kong Sangjeong, front right, Canada's Valerie Maltais, back left, and Canada's Marie-Eve Drolet compete in the 3,000-meter relay February 10.South Korea's Shim Suk-Hee, front left, South Korea's Kong Sangjeong, front right, Canada's Valerie Maltais, back left, and Canada's Marie-Eve Drolet compete in the 3,000-meter relay February 10.



Nicole Hosp of Austria competes during the Super Combined on February 10.Nicole Hosp of Austria competes during the Super Combined on February 10.



Florence Schelling tends goal for Switzerland during a game against the United States on February 10.Florence Schelling tends goal for Switzerland during a game against the United States on February 10.



Janne Ahonen of Finland jumps during the men's normal hill event on Sunday, February 9.Janne Ahonen of Finland jumps during the men's normal hill event on Sunday, February 9.



Japan's Akiko Suzuki and coach Miho Kawaume wait for Suzuki's score on February 9, after the women's team free skating event. Japan's Akiko Suzuki and coach Miho Kawaume wait for Suzuki's score on February 9, after the women's team free skating event.



Austria's Thomas Diethart reacts as he competes in the men's normal hill ski jump event on February 9. Austria's Thomas Diethart reacts as he competes in the men's normal hill ski jump event on February 9.



A wide view of the men's normal hill individual ski jumping final on February 9. A wide view of the men's normal hill individual ski jumping final on February 9.



Russia's Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov perform in the free dance event on February 9.Russia's Elena Ilinykh and Nikita Katsalapov perform in the free dance event on February 9.



Kamil Stoch of Poland celebrates his gold medal jump in the men's normal hill ski jump on February 9. Kamil Stoch of Poland celebrates his gold medal jump in the men's normal hill ski jump on February 9.



Gabriela Soukalova of the Czech Republic competes in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon event on February 9. Gabriela Soukalova of the Czech Republic competes in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon event on February 9.



Jason Brown of the U.S. performs on February 9 during the free program figure skating event. Jason Brown of the U.S. performs on February 9 during the free program figure skating event.



Dorothea Wierer of Italy crosses the finish line in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon event on February 9. Dorothea Wierer of Italy crosses the finish line in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon event on February 9.



Japan's Cathy Reed and Chris Reed perform in the team free dance figure skating event on February 9. Japan's Cathy Reed and Chris Reed perform in the team free dance figure skating event on February 9.



Canada's Benjamin Thomsen in action on February 9 during the alpine skiing men's downhill.Canada's Benjamin Thomsen in action on February 9 during the alpine skiing men's downhill.



Severin Freund of Germany acknowledges the crowd after crashing during the men's normal hill individual ski jump event on February 9. Severin Freund of Germany acknowledges the crowd after crashing during the men's normal hill individual ski jump event on February 9.



The Russian figure skating team celebrates on the podium during the Flower Ceremony on February 9. The Russian figure skating team celebrates on the podium during the Flower Ceremony on February 9.



Russia's Julia Lipnitskaia performs during the women's figures skating team free program on February 9. Russia's Julia Lipnitskaia performs during the women's figures skating team free program on February 9.



Elena Ilinykh of Russia competes on February 9 during the women's figures skating team free dance event. Elena Ilinykh of Russia competes on February 9 during the women's figures skating team free dance event.



Helena Olsson Smeby of Norway jumps during the women's normal hill individual ski jumping training on February 9.Helena Olsson Smeby of Norway jumps during the women's normal hill individual ski jumping training on February 9.



Irina Avvakumova of Russia prepares for her jump during the women's normal hill individual ski jumping training at RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on February 9.Irina Avvakumova of Russia prepares for her jump during the women's normal hill individual ski jumping training at RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on February 9.



Olga Graf of Russia competes during the women's 3000-meter speed skating event during Day Two at Adler Arena Skating Center on February 9.Olga Graf of Russia competes during the women's 3000-meter speed skating event during Day Two at Adler Arena Skating Center on February 9.



Austria's Georg Streitberger competes during the men's downhill Alpine skiing event at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center.Austria's Georg Streitberger competes during the men's downhill Alpine skiing event at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center.



Austria's Matthias Mayer reacts in the finish area during the men's downhill Alpine skiing at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center.Austria's Matthias Mayer reacts in the finish area during the men's downhill Alpine skiing at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center.



Sweden's Johanna Olofsson, center, vies with Japan's Haruna Yoneyama, left, during the women's ice hockey Group B match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena.Sweden's Johanna Olofsson, center, vies with Japan's Haruna Yoneyama, left, during the women's ice hockey Group B match between Sweden and Japan at the Shayba Arena.



Silje Norendal of Norway competes in the women's slopestyle snowboard semifinals during Day Two at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.Silje Norendal of Norway competes in the women's slopestyle snowboard semifinals during Day Two at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



Ireland's Sean Greenwood prepares to take part in a skeleton training session at the Sanki Sliding Center on February 9.Ireland's Sean Greenwood prepares to take part in a skeleton training session at the Sanki Sliding Center on February 9.



Christof Innerhofer of Italy takes the silver medal during the men's downhill Alpine skiing event at Rosa Khutor Alpine Center on February 9.Christof Innerhofer of Italy takes the silver medal during the men's downhill Alpine skiing event at Rosa Khutor Alpine Center on February 9.



A picture taken with a robotic camera shows Italy's silver medalist Christof Innerhofer reacting in the finish area during the men's downhill Alpine skiing event at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center.A picture taken with a robotic camera shows Italy's silver medalist Christof Innerhofer reacting in the finish area during the men's downhill Alpine skiing event at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center.



Matthias Mayer of Austria takes the gold medal, Christof Innerhofer of Italy takes the silver medal, and Kjetil Jansrud of Norway takes the bronze in the men's downhill Alpine skiing at Rosa Khutor Alpine Center on February 9.Matthias Mayer of Austria takes the gold medal, Christof Innerhofer of Italy takes the silver medal, and Kjetil Jansrud of Norway takes the bronze in the men's downhill Alpine skiing at Rosa Khutor Alpine Center on February 9.



Japan's Sara Takanashi prepares for the women's normal hill individual ski jumping training at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center.Japan's Sara Takanashi prepares for the women's normal hill individual ski jumping training at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center.



Sjur Roethe of Norway, from left, Alex Harvey of Canada and Martin Johnsrud Sundby of Norway lead the pack in the men's skiathlon 15-kilometer classic + 15-kilometer free cross-country at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 9.Sjur Roethe of Norway, from left, Alex Harvey of Canada and Martin Johnsrud Sundby of Norway lead the pack in the men's skiathlon 15-kilometer classic + 15-kilometer free cross-country at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 9.



Chiara Hoelzl of Austria lands her jump during the women's normal hill individual ski jumping training at the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center on February 9.Chiara Hoelzl of Austria lands her jump during the women's normal hill individual ski jumping training at the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center on February 9.



Jakub Janda of the Czech Republic jumps during the men's normal hill individual qualification on February 8.Jakub Janda of the Czech Republic jumps during the men's normal hill individual qualification on February 8.



Russians Fedor Klimov and Ksenia Stolbova perform in the figure skating pairs team free program on February 8. Russians Fedor Klimov and Ksenia Stolbova perform in the figure skating pairs team free program on February 8.



Brianna Decker of the United States fights for the puck during the Group A match between The U.S. and Finland on February 8. Brianna Decker of the United States fights for the puck during the Group A match between The U.S. and Finland on February 8.



Italy's Stefania Berton and Ondrej Hotarek perform during the figure skating pairs team free program on February 8. Italy's Stefania Berton and Ondrej Hotarek perform during the figure skating pairs team free program on February 8.



Chloe Dufour-Lapointe of Canada competes during ladies' moguls final on February 8. Chloe Dufour-Lapointe of Canada competes during ladies' moguls final on February 8.



France's Mae Berenice Meite receives last-minute encouragement on February 8, before the women's short program during team figure skating.France's Mae Berenice Meite receives last-minute encouragement on February 8, before the women's short program during team figure skating.



A pair of street performers on stilts help a young woman stretch on February 8 at the Olympic villageA pair of street performers on stilts help a young woman stretch on February 8 at the Olympic village



Yulia Lipnitskaya of Russia competes in the women's figure skating short program on February 8. Yulia Lipnitskaya of Russia competes in the women's figure skating short program on February 8.



Martin Otcenas of Slovakia competes in the men's 10-kilometer sprint on February 8. Martin Otcenas of Slovakia competes in the men's 10-kilometer sprint on February 8.



Ukraine's Andriy Kis competes during the second run of the men's luge singles on February 8. Ukraine's Andriy Kis competes during the second run of the men's luge singles on February 8.



Slovenia's Robert Kranjec falls while competing in the men's ski jumping normal hill individual qualification round on February 8. Slovenia's Robert Kranjec falls while competing in the men's ski jumping normal hill individual qualification round on February 8.



Evgeny Abramenko, standing, and Yuryi Liadov, both of Belarus, shoot during the men's biathlon 10-kilometer sprint on February 8.Evgeny Abramenko, standing, and Yuryi Liadov, both of Belarus, shoot during the men's biathlon 10-kilometer sprint on February 8.



Athletes compete in the women's skiathlon on February 8. Athletes compete in the women's skiathlon on February 8.



The Olympic flame burns in the cauldron on February 8 as people walk in Olympic Park.The Olympic flame burns in the cauldron on February 8 as people walk in Olympic Park.



Austria's Michael Hayboeck competes in the men's ski jump normal hill individual qualification round on February 8.Austria's Michael Hayboeck competes in the men's ski jump normal hill individual qualification round on February 8.



Aiko Uemura of Japan competes February 8 during the women's mogul final. Aiko Uemura of Japan competes February 8 during the women's mogul final.



Russia's Yulia Lipnitskaya runs her fingers across the ice as she competes in the women's short program during team figure skating on February 8. Russia's Yulia Lipnitskaya runs her fingers across the ice as she competes in the women's short program during team figure skating on February 8.



Fans watch the women's short program during team figure skating on February 8. Fans watch the women's short program during team figure skating on February 8.



Austria's Daniel Pfister grimaces on February 8 as he prepares to compete during the men's luge singles. Austria's Daniel Pfister grimaces on February 8 as he prepares to compete during the men's luge singles.



Italy's Stefania Berton and Ondrej Hotarek perform on February 8 during the figure skating pairs team free program.Italy's Stefania Berton and Ondrej Hotarek perform on February 8 during the figure skating pairs team free program.



Streamers and confetti fall through the air as performers entertain fans on February 8 at the Olympic village.Streamers and confetti fall through the air as performers entertain fans on February 8 at the Olympic village.



Justine Dufour-LaPointe approaches a jump on February 8, during the finals of the women's mogulsJustine Dufour-LaPointe approaches a jump on February 8, during the finals of the women's moguls



Justine Dufour-Lapointe of Canada celebrates after taking the gold during the women's mogul finals on February 8. Justine Dufour-Lapointe of Canada celebrates after taking the gold during the women's mogul finals on February 8.



Maxime Dufour-Lapointe of Canada competes during the women's mogul finals on February 8. Maxime Dufour-Lapointe of Canada competes during the women's mogul finals on February 8.



Aiko Uemura of Japan competes in the women's mogul finals on February 8. Aiko Uemura of Japan competes in the women's mogul finals on February 8.



Anders Jacobsen of Norway jumps during the men's normal hill individual qualification at the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center on Saturday, February 8.Anders Jacobsen of Norway jumps during the men's normal hill individual qualification at the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center on Saturday, February 8.



Team Canada celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period against Florence Schelling of Switzerland on February 8 during the women's ice hockey preliminary round.Team Canada celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period against Florence Schelling of Switzerland on February 8 during the women's ice hockey preliminary round.



 Nelli Zhiganshina and Alexander Gazsi of Germany compete in the figure skating team dance on February 8. Nelli Zhiganshina and Alexander Gazsi of Germany compete in the figure skating team dance on February 8.



Austria's Daniel Pfister competes in the men's luge singles run on February 8. Austria's Daniel Pfister competes in the men's luge singles run on February 8.



The Olympic Flame burns on February 8 at the Olympic Park.The Olympic Flame burns on February 8 at the Olympic Park.



Snow flies on February 8 during the men's biathlon 10 km sprint at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center.Snow flies on February 8 during the men's biathlon 10 km sprint at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center.



Yuki Kadono of Japan competes during the snowboard men's slopestyle final at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park on February 8.Yuki Kadono of Japan competes during the snowboard men's slopestyle final at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park on February 8.



Ireland's Seamus O'Connor competes in the men's snowboard slopestyle semifinals.Ireland's Seamus O'Connor competes in the men's snowboard slopestyle semifinals.



The Olympic torch burns at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.The Olympic torch burns at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.



Switzerland's team huddles together before the start of the women's ice hockey group A match against Canada at the Shayba Arena.Switzerland's team huddles together before the start of the women's ice hockey group A match against Canada at the Shayba Arena.



Jonathan Kuck of the United States competes during the men's 5000 meter speed skating event at Adler Arena Skating Center.Jonathan Kuck of the United States competes during the men's 5000 meter speed skating event at Adler Arena Skating Center.



South Korea's Seo Jung-Hwa competes in the women's freestyle skiing moguls qualification run at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.South Korea's Seo Jung-Hwa competes in the women's freestyle skiing moguls qualification run at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



Spectators wave national flags close to the finish line of the ladies' skiathlon 7.5 km classic + 7.5 km free at Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center.Spectators wave national flags close to the finish line of the ladies' skiathlon 7.5 km classic + 7.5 km free at Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center.



Scotty James of Australia reacts during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.Scotty James of Australia reacts during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



Scotty James of Australia competes during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.Scotty James of Australia competes during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



Staale Sandbech of Norway competes during the snowboard men's slopestyle final at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.Staale Sandbech of Norway competes during the snowboard men's slopestyle final at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



Course security guards look on during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.Course security guards look on during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



Kelli Stack, #16, of the United States celebrates with her teammate Hilary Knight, #21, after scoring a goal in the second period against Noora Raty, #41, of Finland during the women's ice hockey preliminary round group A game at Shayba Arena on February 8.Kelli Stack, #16, of the United States celebrates with her teammate Hilary Knight, #21, after scoring a goal in the second period against Noora Raty, #41, of Finland during the women's ice hockey preliminary round group A game at Shayba Arena on February 8.



Cross Country skiers compete in the ladies' skiathlon 7.5 km classic + 7.5 km free at Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center.Cross Country skiers compete in the ladies' skiathlon 7.5 km classic + 7.5 km free at Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center.



Seamus O'Connor of Ireland looks on during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.Seamus O'Connor of Ireland looks on during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



Emma Wiken of Sweden is in action in the ladies' skiathlon 7.5 km classic + 7.5 km free at Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center.Emma Wiken of Sweden is in action in the ladies' skiathlon 7.5 km classic + 7.5 km free at Laura Cross-Country Ski & Biathlon Center.



Mathieu Giroux of Canada prepares to compete during the men's 5000 m speed skating event at Adler Arena Skating Center.Mathieu Giroux of Canada prepares to compete during the men's 5000 m speed skating event at Adler Arena Skating Center.



Jan Scherrer of Switzerland competes during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.Jan Scherrer of Switzerland competes during the snowboard men's slopestyle semifinals at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



Noora Raty, #41, of Finland allows a goal shot by Kelli Stack, #16, of the United States in the second period during the women's ice hockey preliminary round group A game at Shayba Arena.Noora Raty, #41, of Finland allows a goal shot by Kelli Stack, #16, of the United States in the second period during the women's ice hockey preliminary round group A game at Shayba Arena.



Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Babenko competes in the men's speed skating 5000-meter at the Adler Arena.Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Babenko competes in the men's speed skating 5000-meter at the Adler Arena.



Sweden's Sven Thorgren competes in the men's snowboard slopestyle ginal at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.Sweden's Sven Thorgren competes in the men's snowboard slopestyle ginal at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.



A picture taken with a robotic camera shows Sven Kramer of the Netherlands competing in the men's speed skating 5000-meter at the Adler Arena.A picture taken with a robotic camera shows Sven Kramer of the Netherlands competing in the men's speed skating 5000-meter at the Adler Arena.



Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on Friday, February 7.Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on Friday, February 7.



The Olympic flame is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7.The Olympic flame is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7.



Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony.Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony.



Olympic sports are depicted with lights during the Opening Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7.Olympic sports are depicted with lights during the Opening Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7.



Statues are raised during the Opening Ceremony.Statues are raised during the Opening Ceremony.



Performers sing during the Opening Ceremony at the Fisht Olympic Stadium.Performers sing during the Opening Ceremony at the Fisht Olympic Stadium.



The Olympic Cauldron is seen over the Olympic Park during the Opening Ceremony on February 7.The Olympic Cauldron is seen over the Olympic Park during the Opening Ceremony on February 7.







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Visions of SochiVisions of Sochi






Ceremony chief defends superimposed ring

Things don't always go according to script at the Opening Ceremony. Four years ago in Vancouver, a really cool lighting of the cauldron went awry when one of the four arms didn't rise from the floor of the stadium. On Friday night, five snowflake lights were supposed to morph into the five Olympics rings.


OK, a minor glitch in what was otherwise a terrific show. Nothing to send someone to Siberia over. Or kill.


So don't believe it when you see the headline in your Facebook news feed: "Man Responsible For Olympic Ring Mishap Found Dead In Sochi." The person who posted it and wrote, "Is this true?" didn't take much time to check the Internet to see if something they posted on the Internet was true.


It was satire from the Daily Currant, which also once ran the headline: "Marijuana Overdoses Kill 37 In Colorado on First Day of Legalization."


In Russia, viewers saw the snowflakes work


What was true at the Opening Ceremony was the picture that came with the caption, "Russian Police Choir Performs 'Get Lucky' at Opening Ceremony." Yes, Daft Punk's catchy "Get Lucky." Yes, the Russian police have a choir.







Yes, many of them have perplexed looks on their faces.


Family tradition for downhill skier


There are now two Olympic medals in his family after Austria's Matthias Mayer picked the perfect moment to win his first major downhill.


In upsetting pre-race favorites Bode Miller of the United States and world downhill champion Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway, the 23-year-old skier added his gold to his father Helmut's super-G silver in 1988.


"This is unbelievable. I thought maybe in a few years I could dream of this sort of achievement. It was really cool and my family will be excited," he said.


For Svindal, the disappointment is huge. "It is pretty much the worst place to be," he said.


Miller, at 36 the old man of alpine skiing, finished eighth in his last Olympic downhill. He seemed to be in good shape until he hit a gate, Bleacher Report said.


"I'm not really sure what went wrong," he said. "The visibility is different today and that's the only disadvantage I had. But it's something I face all the time. If the visibility is really good, I can ski my best; if it isn't, I can't. I wanted to ski (the course) as hard as I could and not really back off, but it requires a lot of tactics today, which I didn't apply."


He still has the super combined on Friday -- the event he won in 2010 -- for a chance at a sixth career medal.









U.S. skier Laurenne Ross crashes during the Super Combined event on Monday, February 10. As world-class athletes compete in the Winter Olympics, we expect to see elegant and thrilling performances. But some finishes, in triumph or defeat, often involve landing hard on a cold, wet surface. Here we take a lighter look at those giving their all for a chance at the gold.U.S. skier Laurenne Ross crashes during the Super Combined event on Monday, February 10. As world-class athletes compete in the Winter Olympics, we expect to see elegant and thrilling performances. But some finishes, in triumph or defeat, often involve landing hard on a cold, wet surface. Here we take a lighter look at those giving their all for a chance at the gold.



Sjinkie Knegt of Netherlands and Se Young Park of South Korea compete in a 1,500-meter short track speed skating race on February 10.Sjinkie Knegt of Netherlands and Se Young Park of South Korea compete in a 1,500-meter short track speed skating race on February 10.



Swiss hockey player Angela Frautschi, left, clashes with Kendall Coyne of the United States during their game February 10.Swiss hockey player Angela Frautschi, left, clashes with Kendall Coyne of the United States during their game February 10.



Chilean skier Noelle Barahona lies on the snow after falling during the downhill portion of the Super Combined event on February 10.Chilean skier Noelle Barahona lies on the snow after falling during the downhill portion of the Super Combined event on February 10.



Great Britain's Jack Whelbourne, right, falls as he competes in the 1,500-meter short track final on February 10.Great Britain's Jack Whelbourne, right, falls as he competes in the 1,500-meter short track final on February 10.



Otso Raisanen of Finland crashes during slopestyle training on February 10.Otso Raisanen of Finland crashes during slopestyle training on February 10.



Jessica Smith of the United States falls as Valeriya Reznik of Russia skates past her during the 500-meter preliminaries on February 10.Jessica Smith of the United States falls as Valeriya Reznik of Russia skates past her during the 500-meter preliminaries on February 10.



South Korea's Sin Da-Woon, left, falls as he competes in the 1,500-meter semifinals on February 10.South Korea's Sin Da-Woon, left, falls as he competes in the 1,500-meter semifinals on February 10.



South Korea's Lee Han-Bin falls during the 1,500-meter semifinals.South Korea's Lee Han-Bin falls during the 1,500-meter semifinals.



The Netherlands' Sanne van Kerkhof, right, falls next to Italy's Lucia Peretti as they compete in the 3,000-meter relay February 10.The Netherlands' Sanne van Kerkhof, right, falls next to Italy's Lucia Peretti as they compete in the 3,000-meter relay February 10.



Canada's Charles Hamelin celebrates after winning the 1,500-meter final on February 10.Canada's Charles Hamelin celebrates after winning the 1,500-meter final on February 10.



Severin Freund of Germany crashes upon landing during the first round of the men's normal hill individual ski jump on Sunday, February 9, in Sochi, Russia. Severin Freund of Germany crashes upon landing during the first round of the men's normal hill individual ski jump on Sunday, February 9, in Sochi, Russia.



Severin Freund of Germany crashes upon landing during the first round of the men's normal hill individual on February 9. Severin Freund of Germany crashes upon landing during the first round of the men's normal hill individual on February 9.



Germany's Jacqueline Janzen, left, vies with Russia's Inna Dyubanok during a women's ice hockey match on February 9. Germany's Jacqueline Janzen, left, vies with Russia's Inna Dyubanok during a women's ice hockey match on February 9.



Jason Brown of the United States falls while competing in the free skate event on February 9. Jason Brown of the United States falls while competing in the free skate event on February 9.



Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond falls as she performs in the women's team free program on February 9. Canada's Kaetlyn Osmond falls as she performs in the women's team free program on February 9.



Megan Heinicke, left, of Canada and Monika Hojnisz of Poland collapse in the snow after competing in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon on February 9. Megan Heinicke, left, of Canada and Monika Hojnisz of Poland collapse in the snow after competing in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon on February 9.



Ekaterina Shumilova of Russia collapses on the snow after crossing the finish line on February 9 in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon. Ekaterina Shumilova of Russia collapses on the snow after crossing the finish line on February 9 in the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon.



Tora Berger of Norway collapses at the finish line of the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon on February 9. Tora Berger of Norway collapses at the finish line of the women's 7.5 km sprint biathlon on February 9.



Simon Ammann of Switzerland reacts after landing his jump on February 9 in his men's normal hill individual final run. Simon Ammann of Switzerland reacts after landing his jump on February 9 in his men's normal hill individual final run.



Italy's Christof Innerhofer, who won the silver medal, reacts after finishing the Men's Alpine Skiing Downhill at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi on February 9.Italy's Christof Innerhofer, who won the silver medal, reacts after finishing the Men's Alpine Skiing Downhill at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi on February 9.



Dario Cologna of Switzerland wins the Men's Skiathlon 15-kilometer Classic + 15 kilometer Free at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 9.Dario Cologna of Switzerland wins the Men's Skiathlon 15-kilometer Classic + 15 kilometer Free at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 9.



Yekaterina Smolina of Russia slides on the ice after being checked by Anja Weisser of Germany during the Ladies' Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game at Shayba Arena on February 9.Yekaterina Smolina of Russia slides on the ice after being checked by Anja Weisser of Germany during the Ladies' Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B Game at Shayba Arena on February 9.



Winner Dario Cologna, from Switzerland, lies on the snow alongside silver medalist Marcus Hellner from Sweden, at the end of the Men's Cross-Country Skiing 15-kilometer + 15-kilometer Skiathlon at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center.Winner Dario Cologna, from Switzerland, lies on the snow alongside silver medalist Marcus Hellner from Sweden, at the end of the Men's Cross-Country Skiing 15-kilometer + 15-kilometer Skiathlon at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center.



Callum Smith of Great Britain lays on the ground at the finish line in the Men's Skiathlon 15-kilometer Classic + 15-kilometer Free at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 9.Callum Smith of Great Britain lays on the ground at the finish line in the Men's Skiathlon 15-kilometer Classic + 15-kilometer Free at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 9.



Slovenia's Robert Kranjec lies in the snow after falling in the men's ski jumping normal hill individual qualification round at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on Saturday, February 8. Slovenia's Robert Kranjec lies in the snow after falling in the men's ski jumping normal hill individual qualification round at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on Saturday, February 8.



Japanese figure skater Mao Asada falls as she performs in the team short program on February 8.Japanese figure skater Mao Asada falls as she performs in the team short program on February 8.



Slovenia's Robert Kranjec falls while competing in the men's ski jumping normal hill individual qualification round on February 8. Slovenia's Robert Kranjec falls while competing in the men's ski jumping normal hill individual qualification round on February 8.



Simon Desthieux of France and Ondrej Moravec of the Czech Republic get their skis tangled during the men's sprint 10-kilometer biathlon February 8.Simon Desthieux of France and Ondrej Moravec of the Czech Republic get their skis tangled during the men's sprint 10-kilometer biathlon February 8.



Dmitry Malyshko of Russia collapses in the snow after competing in the men's sprint 10-kilometer biathlon on February 8. Dmitry Malyshko of Russia collapses in the snow after competing in the men's sprint 10-kilometer biathlon on February 8.



Switzerland's Nadja Jnglin-Kamer crashes near the finish line during a women's downhill training run on Saturday, February 8. Switzerland's Nadja Jnglin-Kamer crashes near the finish line during a women's downhill training run on Saturday, February 8.



Jnglin-Kamer crashed near the finish line during a women's downhill training run on February 8.Jnglin-Kamer crashed near the finish line during a women's downhill training run on February 8.



Jeremy Abbott of the United States falls as he performs in the men's figure skating team short program at the Iceberg Skating Palace on February 6. Jeremy Abbott of the United States falls as he performs in the men's figure skating team short program at the Iceberg Skating Palace on February 6.



Tarjei Boe of Norway falls to the ground after competing in the men's sprint 10-kilometer biathlon at the Laura Biathlon and Ski Centre on February 8. Tarjei Boe of Norway falls to the ground after competing in the men's sprint 10-kilometer biathlon at the Laura Biathlon and Ski Centre on February 8.



Norway's Hedvig Wessel takes a tumble on the final jump of the qualifying round of the women's moguls on February 8.Norway's Hedvig Wessel takes a tumble on the final jump of the qualifying round of the women's moguls on February 8.



Norway's Marit Bjoergen, Sweden's Charlotte Kalla, Norway's Therese Johaug, Norway's Heidi Weng and Finland's Aino-Kaisa Saarinen fall to the ground after the women's skiathlon 7.5-kilometer classic plus 7.5-kilometer freestyle at the Laura Cross-country Ski and Biathlon Center on February 8.Norway's Marit Bjoergen, Sweden's Charlotte Kalla, Norway's Therese Johaug, Norway's Heidi Weng and Finland's Aino-Kaisa Saarinen fall to the ground after the women's skiathlon 7.5-kilometer classic plus 7.5-kilometer freestyle at the Laura Cross-country Ski and Biathlon Center on February 8.



Dutch speed skater Jorrit Bergsma reacts after the men's 5,000 meters at the Adler Arena on February 8. Dutch speed skater Jorrit Bergsma reacts after the men's 5,000 meters at the Adler Arena on February 8.



Hedvig Wessel of Norway crashes out in the women's moguls qualifier on February 8. Hedvig Wessel of Norway crashes out in the women's moguls qualifier on February 8.



Snowboarder Lucien Koch of Switzerland falls during the men's slopestyle semifinals on February 9. Snowboarder Lucien Koch of Switzerland falls during the men's slopestyle semifinals on February 9.



German figure skater Nathalie Weinzierl takes a fall during the women's team short program at the Iceberg Skating Palace.German figure skater Nathalie Weinzierl takes a fall during the women's team short program at the Iceberg Skating Palace.



South Korean ski jumper Choi Heung-Chul falls while competing in the men's normal hill individual qualification round trial at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on February 8. South Korean ski jumper Choi Heung-Chul falls while competing in the men's normal hill individual qualification round trial at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on February 8.







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Photos: Falling down in SochiPhotos: Falling down in Sochi



The host nation comes to life


And a 15-year-old shall lead them.


Russia picked up four medals on Sunday, sparked by figure skater Julia Lipnitskaia, who crushed the competition in the women's free skate program of the team event, a day after winning the short program.


And her team smoked the competition to win the host nation's first gold medal of the Games.


The win pleased No. 1 Russia fan, President Vladimir Putin, but he reminded the team he hoped for more medals.


"He congratulated us at the boards, which was great. He said, 'Well done, but don't relax, you still have the individual events to come,'" Ekaterina Bobrova said.


He was so happy, he almost managed a smile, reported CNN's Eoghan Macguire.


Russia also won medals in the women's biathlon sprint (silver), men's singles luge (silver) and women's 3,000-meter speed skating event.


Back to the ice, there's a bit of bad news for the other women in the individual competition.


"Now I fully know the ice and the arena I can relax a bit and skate better in the individual event than I did today," Lipnitskaia said after the team event. "I will work hard on the free program after the small issues today."


You read that right: as good as she was Sunday, she thinks she will be better.



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