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Winter Olympics:The best photos from Pyeongchang so far

By Mutala Yakubu
Best photos from the Winter Olympics so far
Best photos from the Winter Olympics so far
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The 2018 Winter Olympics is currently on-going in Pyeongchang, South Korea with some thrilling displays and breath taking pictures.

The opening weekend was full of memorable moments.

Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla won the first gold medal after finishing first in the 15-kilometer skiathlon.

The silver medalist, Norway’s Marit Bjørgen, became the most decorated woman in the history of the Winter Olympics. She now has 11 medals, including six golds.

Here are some of the most compelling photos we’ve seen from South Korea so far.

Chris Mazdzer competes in the luge on Sunday, February 11. He finished in second and became the first American man to ever medal in singles

 

Deborah Scanzio of Switzerland competes in the moguls on February 11

 

Biathlete Michal Krcmar is thrown into the air by his Czech teammates after winning the silver in the 10-kilometer sprint on February 11

 

Norway's Johannes Thingnes Boe adjusts his neck and face warmer prior to the 10-kilometer sprint

 

People pose in cutouts at the Pyeongchang Olympic Plaza

 

Dutch speedskater Sven Kramer won the 5,000 meters for the third straight Olympics. He’s the first man in Olympic history to win eight speedskating medals

 

The US women’s hockey team huddles at a goal before playing Finland in the preliminary round. The Americans won 3-1

Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot crashes during the slopestyle event on February 11. But he nailed his final run and finished with the silver

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