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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Team Canada. Sharp outfits . But why's that SEC fan so excited? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4uRYfIcAAIDkN.jpg
by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 4:55:02 PM -
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I like this strategy: Athletes enter very early & seats are saved for them so they can watch the rest comfortably--no standing on infield.by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 4:56:13 PM
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Canadians win the waving medal #sochi2014 #OpeningCeremony #dappermounties http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4vj_nIEAAltNk.jpg
by Jason Blevins via twitter 2/7/2014 5:00:41 PM -
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Yes, @SanJoseSharks fans, that is Sandis Ozolinsh carrying the Latvian flag at front of team. He's 41,still playing in KHL. Happy for him.by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 5:01:35 PM
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While everybody else at Oly spams you with spoiler Opening Ceremony pix I send photo of my lunch #fisheye http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4v78UIIAAq5Xb.jpg
by Mark Kiszla via twitter 2/7/2014 5:02:19 PM -
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Torch lighting still more than an hour away. @brinkeguthrie Did Pooter really have his GF light the torch? Seriously?by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 5:03:14 PM
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I have always thought Oly uniforms were like bridesmaid dresses. Where you gonna ever wear em again without getting laughed at?by Mark Kiszla via twitter 2/7/2014 5:03:53 PM
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"That was a good shout for Canada" - an understated sentiment overheard at Fisht. #WeAreWinter http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4wHa2IcAAJqlP.jpg
by Team Canada via twitter 2/7/2014 5:05:01 PM -
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Poland in the house! My peeps here to finish 13th in every 12 person race. Only kid the ones I love.by Mark Kiszla via twitter 2/7/2014 5:05:28 PM
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OK, @markkiszla , if we're doing food shots , here was my pre- ceremony lunch of Russian stroganoff. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4wx5ECYAAJzl4.jpg
by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 5:06:00 PM -
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Germany, we love you! Rainbow outfits for #Sochi2014 Opening Ceremony. #inclusive #lgbt http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4l2sTCIAEPMnD.jpg”
by mjclaridge via twitter 2/7/2014 5:07:17 PM -
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Here's the link to the full story on the missing ring.
Vancouver had defective cauldron, Sochi has missing ring | Toronto Star
thestar.comThe opening ceremony for the Sochi Games hit a bump when only four of the five Olympic rings materialized in a wintry opening scene.
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That was so amazing! What a rush, marching into the stadium with Team USA! #Sochi2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4_ePCCEAAfTz3.jpg
by Jessie Diggins via twitter 2/7/2014 6:21:21 PM -
And here's a link to that Venezuelan skier, the guy who survived cancer and started competitive skiing late in life.
Antonio Pardo, Venezuelan skier, captures hearts at Sochi Olympics opening ceremonies | Toronto Star
thestar.comHe boogied with the national flag and showed off his best dance moves to the delight of spectators. -
Not sure why the U.S. team didn't opt to wear their blue-and-red peacoats in the opening ceremonies. Now, there's the Ralph Lauren we know and love!
by Emma Yardley via Img2.timeinc.net 2/7/2014 6:23:52 PM -
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It's Putin time! He stands up to declare the Games open. And then applauds himself. Hey, it's Russian tradition.by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 6:27:01 PM
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As one would expect, France hit their uniform designs out of the park with soft grey flannel and just-so paneling. Designed by Lacoste, coveted by everyone.
by Emma Yardley via Static.ddmcdn 2/7/2014 6:27:19 PM -
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