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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I am officially off Black Widow watch. Can stop assuming every emo girl I see isn't bent on killing me.by cathalkelly via twitter 2/23/2014 7:41:31 PM -
With men's + women's golds, Canada just needs sledge hockey gold when @CDNParalympics come to town March 7-16 to complete the #sochi2014 setby Kerry Gillespie via twitter 2/23/2014 7:43:32 PM -
Someone started the #Sochi2014 after party a little early and roughly. Bus I'm on is puke filled.by Kerry Gillespie via twitter 2/23/2014 7:45:42 PM
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photo: closing ceremony at #sochi2014 was beautiful. good job, russia. w/ @DPOlympics http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhL2UzuCAAA2xEv.jpg
by AAron Ontiveroz via twitter 2/23/2014 8:18:43 PM -
With 33 total medals, Russia won the most hardware at #Sochi2014 , with the U.S. coming in second: tw.nbcsports.com/nQpby #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/23/2014 8:30:05 PM -
Kiszla: Matt Duchene, with Olympic gold, says: 'I'm learning how to win' dpo.st/1hmipOsby Denver Post Olympics via twitter 2/23/2014 8:31:08 PM -
With Jason before Closing Ceremonies! #bronzemedals #bffs instagram.com
by Gracie Gold via twitter 2/23/2014 8:46:55 PM -
.@sugarmotion makes #3 on the 10 inspiring #Sochi2014 moments via @mashable #TeamUSA tinyurl.com/khwu2ofby US Speedskating via twitter 2/23/2014 8:49:19 PM -
Get to know the 9 #TeamUSA athletes packing a gold medal in their suitcase as they leave Sochi! You've made us proud! usaoly.us/tUFxWby U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/23/2014 9:46:09 PM -
The tearjerkers of #Sochi2014 : tw.nbcsports.com/fyhby #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/23/2014 9:50:04 PM
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"@SportsTough : Thank you for playing! Because of you...my daughter now has the opportunity...I never had that opportunity" LOVE IT!by Julie Chu via twitter 2/23/2014 9:51:28 PM -
Thanks Vinny! Really appreciate it. See you soon my friend! @vinnydav25by Julie Chu via twitter 2/23/2014 9:52:06 PM
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Pictures that I took throughout the Closing Ceremony!!! It was epic! Watch tonight on NBC!! #Sochi2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhMMYRKCMAATKph.jpg
by Jason Brown via twitter 2/23/2014 9:55:07 PM -
Stylin in our Closing Ceremony Peacoat's at the airport ☆ @jasonbskates http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhMNDD9IQAA9PNC.jpg
by Polina Edmunds via twitter 2/23/2014 9:58:00 PM -
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Mike Rowbottom: Sky is the limit for Lavillenie, pole vault world record holder ow.ly/tU0am #athletics #polevault #sergeybubkaby insidethegames via twitter 2/23/2014 10:00:54 PM -
"@SportsTough : @juliechu13 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhMMuCbCUAEOxiX.jpg" wow! 12 Years ago!
by Julie Chu via twitter 2/23/2014 10:07:09 PM -
Thanks Mariel! The whole Olympics was a wonderful experience. Still in shock over such an honor. @marielzagunisby Julie Chu via twitter 2/23/2014 10:11:19 PM
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The 1994 ladies’ figure skating short-program was viewed by more than 126 million Americans, the 4th largest in U.S. history at the time.by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 12:56:57 AM
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To the best fans and athletes in the world: THANK YOU. #TeamUSA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhM3B8LCcAAWtJM.png
by U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/24/2014 1:01:27 AM -
PHOTOS: Closing Ceremony – 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics dpo.st/1cFD00zby Denver Post Olympics via twitter 2/24/2014 1:13:06 AM
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The #Sochi2014 #ClosingCeremony is underway on @nbc ! Tune in for a final look at #TeamUSA . #GoTeamUSAby U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/24/2014 1:30:39 AM
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Tonight's primetime coverage of the #Sochi2014 Closing Ceremony starts NOW. Join us as we celebrate our Olympians!by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 1:31:09 AM
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Dancers perform at the start of the Closing Ceremony of the #Sochi2014 Winter Olympics http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhM_gkTCcAEY9se.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 1:38:28 AM -
They won bronze. They won gold. They made history. A look back on #TeamUSA 's incredible figure skating run in #Sochi : usaoly.us/tUSIHby U.S. Olympic Team via twitter 2/24/2014 1:40:20 AM
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PHOTOS: from the closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics: dpo.st/1k1vRcs http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhNMKh5CIAAB6YC.jpg
by Denver Post Olympics via twitter 2/24/2014 2:33:45 AM -
A tribute to Russian literature #ClosingCeremony http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhNMbj2CEAAwVeQ.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 2:34:56 AM -
The proverbial 'passing of the torch'. It's your turn, Pyeongchang! #ClosingCeremony http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhNN4tMCAAA4Tuw.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 2:41:17 AM -
#ThankYouAmerica for Believing in U.S. Now, it's time to look ahead. And we hope you to Keep On… instagram.com
by ussnowboarding via twitter 2/24/2014 2:42:21 AM -
The Olympic Flag will be raised again in Pyeongchang, South Korea on February 9, 2018. Just 1447 to go! #ClosingCeremonyby #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 2:43:23 AM
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The Olympic Flag will be raised again in Pyeongchang, South Korea on February 9, 2018. Just 1447 days to go! #ClosingCeremonyby #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 2:44:27 AM
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FUN FACT: Almost as many people are in attendance at tonight's #ClosingCeremony (40,000) as the entire population of Pyeongchang.by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 2:52:44 AM
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PHOTOS: Gold Medal Hockey – Sweden vs. Canada, 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics dpo.st/1cFSiCqby Denver Post Olympics via twitter 2/24/2014 3:00:38 AM
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13 amazing moments from #Sochi2014 : tw.nbcsports.com/QVG #ClosingCeremony http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhNSlaNCMAADSKc.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 3:01:49 AM -
The Chairs of Desolation. Never once sat in. I'll miss you both. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhNTHnCIAAAyS_a.jpg
by cathalkelly via twitter 2/24/2014 3:04:08 AM -
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 3:08:17 AM
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We get it, Sochi bear. We're crying too. #SingleTear http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhNVI24CIAIKzSg.jpg
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 3:12:58 AM -
Final Sochi shower. Shower curtain collapses. May be dodging falling masonry as I leave here. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhNVvNgIIAA_Gxe.jpg
by cathalkelly via twitter 2/24/2014 3:15:35 AM -
by #TokyoOlympics via twitter 2/24/2014 3:16:50 AM
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Finally in the US. Can't wait to get all the way home to STL. See you 2 in a couple hours!! @laurencosgrove3 #bopo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhOvQf-IYAAortl.jpg
by TJ Oshie via twitter 2/24/2014 9:46:42 AM -
My last thought from Russia, for @espn700Hans : If Swedish skier who finished 5th in GS had won, you could have named your child Hansdotterby Kurt Kragthorpe via twitter 2/24/2014 9:53:54 AM -
Cash boost for Japanese athletes as prepare for Tokyo 2020 ow.ly/tVoEv #olympics #tokyo2020 #japan #sochi2014by insidethegames via twitter 2/24/2014 9:57:08 AM
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Left a present for housekeeping. Wonder if they'll be more useful to them than me at #Sochi2014 Winter Olympics http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhO05c9IgAAx0Bf.jpg
by Kerry Gillespie via twitter 2/24/2014 10:11:21 AM -
.@markkiszla : Missy Franklin and Mikaela Shiffrin become Colorado's golden girls: dpo.st/1e98Zawby Denver Post Olympics via twitter 2/24/2014 2:00:29 PM
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So happy 2 see @noellepikuspace 4 the 1st time since winning silver! So much fun @TODAYshow ! @TDAmeritrade #itaddsup http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhPr881IIAAIpov.jpg
by Gracie Clapp-Taylor via twitter 2/24/2014 2:11:53 PM -
The last files from Sochi: a reminisce of Russia thestar.com/sports/sochi20… and an ode to the Sochi post thestar.com/sports/sochi20…by cathalkelly via twitter 2/24/2014 2:13:22 PM
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The words "Thank you" aren't enough to express gratitude to everyone that helped leave #Sochi2014 with a BRONZE. So much support.@USOlympicby Curtis Tomasevicz via twitter 2/24/2014 2:27:14 PM -
Really great picture of the 2014 Figure Skating Olympic Champions. Honored to stand side by side with… instagram.com
by Charlie White via twitter 2/24/2014 2:36:26 PM -
Last event from my #Sochi2014 adventure: cloud surfing http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhPx4yoIEAA12ex.jpg
by Nick McCarvel via twitter 2/24/2014 2:37:48 PM -
Delights of a Moscow mini-bar: MGD; Gato Negro; Crab chips. Always with the crab chips. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BhP_Lt-IQAAmTds.jpg
by cathalkelly via twitter 2/24/2014 3:35:54 PM -
Crap. @rajumudhar Harold Ramis died. He was hilariously awesome. RIP: chicagotribune.com/entertainment/… …by cathalkelly via twitter 2/24/2014 5:27:41 PM
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That age when your childhood starts to fade. @rajumudhar Harold Ramis died. He was hilariously awesome. RIP: chicagotribune.com/entertainment/… … …by cathalkelly via twitter 2/24/2014 5:28:33 PM
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Just re-read @tadfriend ’s New Yorker profile Harold Ramis. Still great, but a little heart-breaking today: nyr.kr/1hq2grlby cathalkelly via twitter 2/24/2014 6:22:49 PM
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Just re-read @tadfriend ’s New Yorker profile of Harold Ramis. Still great, but a little heart-breaking today: nyr.kr/1hq2grlby cathalkelly via twitter 2/24/2014 6:23:12 PM
