2014 Winter Olympics Tracker: Live coverage from Sochi, Russia
This liveblog will feature updates, news and pictures from events happening in Sochi, Russia as they happen. The focus of the tracker is on major events, news and American teams.24/7 coverage will include: - Opening Ceremonies live coverage (Friday, 2/7) from two Digital First Media sports writers who are at Sochi right now. (Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News and Kurt Kragthorpe of the Salt Lake Tribune)- Original reporting from Sochi: We have a team of 11 credentialed reporters, columnists and photographers from the Denver Post, San Jose Mercury News, Salt Lake Tribune and St. Paul Pioneer Press at Sochi. They will be filing in-depth coverage and real-time updates via Twitter. - What's important today: Our tracker team in New York City will highlight the major events, updates, teams and athletes that we are tracking each day during the Olympics. - Social media buzz: A curation of social media, pictures and videos from Olympic athletes, media correspondents and fans watching around the world. - Live coverage of the closing ceremony on Feb 23.
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That was a good hair day RT @Cosmopolitan : An ode to greatness: Olympic athlete @StevenLangton cosm.ag/60175HLW http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf9-Q9AIgAAioVl.jpg
by Steven Langton via twitter 2/8/2014 8:46:19 PM -
I'm trying to think of my perfect Canadian. First - the first guy out of the trench at Vimy. Second - @ArashMadani .by cathalkelly via twitter 2/8/2014 8:48:44 PM -
Canada's #sochi2014 gold and silver medal winning sisters Justine and Chloe Dufour-Lapointe. @canfreestyleski http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf-uh5DIUAAIrbs.jpg
by Kerry Gillespie via twitter 2/8/2014 8:53:53 PM -
Russia welcomed the world last night for #OpeningCeremony . Check out a recap & breakdown of the event: usaoly.us/tpDOXby U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/8/2014 9:00:52 PM -
Just my favorite Koreans throwing some shakas, too proud @ Центр Санного Спорта «Санки» / Sliding… instagram.com
by Kate Hansen via twitter 2/8/2014 9:13:01 PM -
Some Australians have arrived. Meaning it's about to kick off.by cathalkelly via twitter 2/8/2014 9:18:56 PM
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"Tonight we are living the dream" CAN sisters Justine, Chloe Dufour Lapointe @3_SDL take gold-silver #sochi #moguls http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf-004KCYAA2Up0.jpg
by Jason Blevins via twitter 2/8/2014 9:21:24 PM -
"Tonight we are living the dream" CAN sisters Justine, Chloe Dufour Lapointe @3_SDL take gold-silver #sochi #moguls http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf-3SSoCMAEQPDw.jpg
by Jason Blevins via twitter 2/8/2014 9:32:09 PM -
ICYMI The U.S. women’s hockey team started #Sochi2014 with a 3-1 win over Finland. Read more: usaoly.us/tqicH #GoTeamUSAby U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/8/2014 9:32:36 PM
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Be sure to check out all the new videos and articles from the #TeamUSA women's 3-1 win against Finland on Olympics.USAHockey.comby USA Hockey via twitter 2/8/2014 9:32:56 PM -
Tomorrow is Day 2 of the Olympics. The day I can download the next episode of True Detective.by cathalkelly via twitter 2/8/2014 9:41:34 PM
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Well, he knows how hard it is to get a triple-double (jump).. MT @BleacherReport Chris Bosh says he could see @KingJames as a figure skater.by U.S. Figure Skating via twitter 2/8/2014 9:59:20 PM -
We've hit 500K followers! To say thanks, we’re giving away a pair of #GoTeamUSA mittens during tonight’s #Olympic broadcast on @nbc .by U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/8/2014 10:03:34 PM
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Must be pretty cool to share an Olympic podium with your sister: tw.nbcsports.com/jxX #moguls http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf--q-9CUAArzWz.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/8/2014 10:04:26 PM -
Before I call it a night in Sochi, today I spoke to ex-Leafs Komarov and Kaberle, who both still pine for Toronto. thestar.com/sports/sochi20…by Dave Feschuk via twitter 2/8/2014 10:07:17 PM -
A little hello from @CDNOlympicTeam #olympics #sochi2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf-_u1FIYAAUObF.jpg
by Olympics via twitter 2/8/2014 10:09:04 PM -
These photos from men's ski jumping are pretty spectacular
PHOTOS: Men's Ski Jump Normal Hill Qualifications at Sochi Olympics
The Men's Normal Hill qualification Ski Jumping competition took place at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, Feb 8, 2014 -
Cant wait to get to Sochi. Very blessed to represent the best country in the world. @usahockey ????????by Patrick Kane via twitter 2/8/2014 11:32:14 PM -
On the eve of the men's Olympic downhill, @millerbode says "bring it on": tw.nbcsports.com/Cof http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_Vf7nCYAATeqL.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/8/2014 11:44:09 PM -
Join @USBSF ’s @JazmineFenlator for her #TeamUSA @LibertyMutual Hangout tomorrow at 1PM ET! plus.google.com/events/c01kh3b… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_V7-gCQAAWkz4.jpg
by U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/8/2014 11:46:05 PM -
A gorgeous Eagle River sunset over Dollar Lake as Day 2 of #USAHPond . Champions crowned tomorrow!! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_Wq96CUAAYBta.jpg
by USA Hockey via twitter 2/8/2014 11:49:16 PM -
by U.S. Olympic News via twitter 2/8/2014 11:52:50 PM -
Here's a look at the Sunday TV schedule for all of NBC's televised Olympic coverage
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U.S. men's hockey team plays its first game Thursday. Pretty exciting roster to watch with mix of youth and experience
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Did everybody see what Bobsledder Johnny Quinn did to his bathroom door today?
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Tonight's @NBCOlympics broadcast begins soon! Will you be watching with us? #Olympics2014by U.S. Figure Skating via twitter 2/9/2014 12:16:20 AM
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Tune in to @nbc at 8PM ET to catch #TeamUSA ’s @sagekotsenburg , @HK_Ski , @AshWagner2010 and others in action at #Sochi2014 ! #GoTeamUSAby U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/9/2014 12:29:34 AM
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Coming up at 8/7c, men's snowboard slopestyle final, team figure skating, women's moguls final & more! #Olympics ! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_hMm5CIAEtfRl.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/9/2014 12:35:16 AM -
Great day for American hockey in NYC today. Terrific outdoor cross-ice jamboree and ADM practices at Yankee Stadium. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_jWTVCMAAoRTu.jpg
by USA Hockey via twitter 2/9/2014 12:44:40 AM -
#TeamUSA Photo of the Day: @HK_Ski focuses on her way to a bronze medal in women’s moguls! #GoTeamUSA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_jrjsCEAAHcrh.jpg
by U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/9/2014 12:46:07 AM -
Coverage of the Olympic Figure Skating Team Event is on NBC right now! Give this a RT if you’re watching!by U.S. Figure Skating via twitter 2/9/2014 1:00:08 AM
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Here we go! Tune in NOW to catch night one of #Sochi2014 !by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/9/2014 1:01:32 AM
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by U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/9/2014 1:02:00 AM
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The crowds were out for the snowboard slopestyle final today #Sochi2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_n-hdCMAAMoch.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/9/2014 1:04:53 AM -
.@sagekotsenburg describes his riding style as “crazy, wild and creative." #Sochi2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_pANRCAAAapdn.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/9/2014 1:09:22 AM -
We caught up with @sagekotsenburg during #TeamUSAPrep . Check out his #Sochi Story: usaoly.us/tqtVl #GoTeamUSAby U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/9/2014 1:11:11 AM
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#TeamUSA ’s @CharlieaWhite and @Meryl_Davis have been skating together for the past 16 years! #GoTeamUSA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_2uO6CAAEragX.jpg
by U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/9/2014 2:09:19 AM -
.@Meryl_Davis & @CharlieaWhite using the relationship b/w Eliza Doolittle & Professor Higgins as inspiration here. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_3NywCAAAjnHb.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/9/2014 2:11:28 AM -
.@Meryl_Davis and @CharlieaWhite have been skating together for more than 16 years! #teammates http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_4GjvCMAAaKR2.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/9/2014 2:15:22 AM -
And just like that, Davis and White earn 10 points for the United States of America. Getting ready to cheer on @AshWagner2010 on NBC!by U.S. Figure Skating via twitter 2/9/2014 2:16:50 AM
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This was @sagekotsenburg 's tweet when he realized he made the final: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_5tCgCYAAyrKr.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/9/2014 2:22:20 AM -
Valuables, check. In-room safe, check. Instructions, check. Am I missing anything? #Sochi2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_7l9DIYAAWQtD.jpg
by Michael C. Lewis via twitter 2/9/2014 2:30:35 AM -
To be fair ... that safe is the ONLY possible MINOR quibble with our room here at #Sochi2014 . Everything else is fantastic, seriously.by Michael C. Lewis via twitter 2/9/2014 2:32:01 AM
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Snowboard slopestyle is one of the many new events at the Winter #Olympics . What do you think? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf_-dQKIAAAUUCC.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/9/2014 2:43:06 AM -
The first ever #Olympic gold medal in #snowboard slopestyle belongs to @sagekotsenburg ! usaoly.us/tpWVf http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf__MNLCQAAu0_G.jpg
by U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/9/2014 2:46:19 AM