Switzerland's Dominique Gisin reacts after finishing the women's downhill the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. She tied for first place with Slovenia's Tina Maze to win the gold medal. less
Switzerland's Dominique Gisin reacts after finishing the women's downhill the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. She tied for first place with Slovenia's Tina ... more
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France's Pierre Vaultier, left, celebrates taking the gold medal ahead of silver medalist Nikolai Olyunin of Russia, right, and bronze medalist Alex Deibold of the United States in the men's snowboard cross final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
France's Pierre Vaultier, left, celebrates taking the gold medal ahead of silver medalist Nikolai Olyunin of Russia, right, and bronze medalist Alex Deibold of the United States in the men's snowboard cross ... more
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Felix Loch of Germany jumps onto the podium after he won the gold medal during the men's singles luge final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Felix Loch of Germany jumps onto the podium after he won the gold medal during the men's singles luge final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
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Britain's skip Eve Muirhead, right, embraces Anna Sloan after defeating Switzerland to win the women's curling bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Britain's skip Eve Muirhead, right, embraces Anna Sloan after defeating Switzerland to win the women's curling bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
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Charles Hamelin of Canada, right, embraces Marianne St. Gelais after he won the men's 1500m short track speedskating final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. less
Charles Hamelin of Canada, right, embraces Marianne St. Gelais after he won the men's 1500m short track speedskating final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, ... more
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Norway's gold medalist Joergen Graabak (C) celebrates on the podium as Norway's Magnus Hovdal Moan (L) and Germany's Fabian Riessle (R) react during the Nordic Combined Individual LH / 10 km Flower Ceremony at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 18, 2014. less
Norway's gold medalist Joergen Graabak (C) celebrates on the podium as Norway's Magnus Hovdal Moan (L) and Germany's Fabian Riessle (R) react during the Nordic Combined Individual LH / 10 km Flower Ceremony at ... more
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Italy's silver medalist Arianna Fontana poses during the Women's Short Track 500 m Medal Ceremony at the Sochi medals plaza during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 13, 2014.
Italy's silver medalist Arianna Fontana poses during the Women's Short Track 500 m Medal Ceremony at the Sochi medals plaza during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 13, 2014.
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USA players react after losing the gold medal women's ice hockey game to Canada 3-2 in overtime at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
USA players react after losing the gold medal women's ice hockey game to Canada 3-2 in overtime at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
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Sweden's Henrik Harlaut competes in the Men's Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 13, 2014.
Sweden's Henrik Harlaut competes in the Men's Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 13, 2014.
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Brazil's Joselane Santos cries after her jump during the women's freestyle skiing aerials qualifying at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
Brazil's Joselane Santos cries after her jump during the women's freestyle skiing aerials qualifying at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, ... more
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Shaun White of the United States reacts after competing in the Snowboard Men's Halfpipe Finals on day four of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park on February 11, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. less
Shaun White of the United States reacts after competing in the Snowboard Men's Halfpipe Finals on day four of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park on February 11, 2014 in Sochi, ... more
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A picture taken with a robotic camera shows (from L) Poland's gold medalist Zbigniew Brodka and Canada's bronze medalist Denny Morrison posing during the Men's Speed Skating 1500 m Medal Ceremony at the Sochi medals plaza during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014. less
A picture taken with a robotic camera shows (from L) Poland's gold medalist Zbigniew Brodka and Canada's bronze medalist Denny Morrison posing during the Men's Speed Skating 1500 m Medal Ceremony at the Sochi ... more
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Canada's Jennifer Jones reacts at winning gold in the Women's Curling Gold Medal Game Canada vs Sweden at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 20, 2014.
Canada's Jennifer Jones reacts at winning gold in the Women's Curling Gold Medal Game Canada vs Sweden at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 20, 2014.
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Adelina Sotnikova of Russia, centre, her coach Elena Buianova, right, and choreographer Irina Tagaeva react in the results area after she completed her routine in the women's free skate figure skating finals at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. less
Adelina Sotnikova of Russia, centre, her coach Elena Buianova, right, and choreographer Irina Tagaeva react in the results area after she completed her routine in the women's free skate figure skating finals ... more
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Brittany Bowe of the U.S. sits with coach Ryan Shimabukuro after the women's 1,500-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. less
Brittany Bowe of the U.S. sits with coach Ryan Shimabukuro after the women's 1,500-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Feb. 16, ... more
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Kevin Reynolds of Canada, left, and team members react as he sits in the results area after competing in the men's team free skate figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. less
Kevin Reynolds of Canada, left, and team members react as he sits in the results area after competing in the men's team free skate figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 ... more
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Lindsey Jacobellis of the United States reacts after winning the small final of the women's snowboard cross at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
Lindsey Jacobellis of the United States reacts after winning the small final of the women's snowboard cross at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Krasnaya ... more
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Ashley Wagner of the United States reacts as she waits in the results area after completing her routine in the women's free skate figure skating finals at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. less
Ashley Wagner of the United States reacts as she waits in the results area after completing her routine in the women's free skate figure skating finals at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter ... more
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Women's slalom gold medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States poses for photographers with the American flag at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Women's slalom gold medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States poses for photographers with the American flag at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
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Gold medal winner Anton Kushnir of Belarus celebrates after his final jump during the men's freestyle skiing aerials at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
Gold medal winner Anton Kushnir of Belarus celebrates after his final jump during the men's freestyle skiing aerials at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in ... more
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Elise Christie of Britain cries after she was penalised for impeding in the women's 500m short track speedskating final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. less
Elise Christie of Britain cries after she was penalised for impeding in the women's 500m short track speedskating final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, ... more
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United States' Ted Ligety celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's giant slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
United States' Ted Ligety celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's giant slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
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US skier Bode Miller reacts after the Men's Alpine Skiing Super-G at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014.
US skier Bode Miller reacts after the Men's Alpine Skiing Super-G at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014.
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Slovenia's Tina Maze reacts in the finish area during the Women's Alpine Skiing Giant Slalom Run 2 at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 18, 2014.
Slovenia's Tina Maze reacts in the finish area during the Women's Alpine Skiing Giant Slalom Run 2 at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 18, 2014.
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Gold medalist Maddie Bowman of the United States reacts after learning her score in the women's ski halfpipe at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
Gold medalist Maddie Bowman of the United States reacts after learning her score in the women's ski halfpipe at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Krasnaya ... more
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Sweden's goalkeeper Henrik Lundqvist celebrates at the end of the Men's Ice Hockey Semifinal match between Sweden and Finland at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 21, 2014. Sweden won 2-1. less
Sweden's goalkeeper Henrik Lundqvist celebrates at the end of the Men's Ice Hockey Semifinal match between Sweden and Finland at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 21, 2014. ... more
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Russia's gold medal winner Alexander Legkov, Russia's bronze medal winner Ilia Chernousov and Russia's silver medal winner Maxim Vylegzhanin, from right, rest in the finish area after the men's 50K cross-country race at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
Russia's gold medal winner Alexander Legkov, Russia's bronze medal winner Ilia Chernousov and Russia's silver medal winner Maxim Vylegzhanin, from right, rest in the finish area after the men's 50K ... more
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USA defenseman Justin Faulk and forward Joe Pavelski react as Finland celebrates a goal during the third period of the men's bronze medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. less
USA defenseman Justin Faulk and forward Joe Pavelski react as Finland celebrates a goal during the third period of the men's bronze medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, ... more
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Norway's Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg and Norway's Marit Bjoergen celebrate after the Women's Cross-Country Skiing Team Sprint Classic Final at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 19, 2014 in Rosa Khutor near Sochi. less
Norway's Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg and Norway's Marit Bjoergen celebrate after the Women's Cross-Country Skiing Team Sprint Classic Final at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the Sochi ... more
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US Charlie White and US Meryl Davis celebrate in the kiss and cry zone after the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 17, 2014.
US Charlie White and US Meryl Davis celebrate in the kiss and cry zone after the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 17, 2014.
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Turkey's Alisa Agafonova and Alper Ucar wait for their marks in the "kiss and cry" zone during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Short Dance at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO / YURI KADOBNOVYURI KADOBNOV/AFP/Getty Images less
Turkey's Alisa Agafonova and Alper Ucar wait for their marks in the "kiss and cry" zone during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Short Dance at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on ... more
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Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov of Russia react after finishing their routine in the pairs free skate figure skating competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov of Russia react after finishing their routine in the pairs free skate figure skating competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
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Russia's Victor An celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's Short Track 1000 m Final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 15, 2014.
Russia's Victor An celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's Short Track 1000 m Final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 15, 2014.
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Russia forward Yevgeni Malkin lies on the ice in the closing minutes of the third period in men's quarterfinal hockey game against Finland at Bolshoy Arena at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Finland defeated Russia 3-1. less
Russia forward Yevgeni Malkin lies on the ice in the closing minutes of the third period in men's quarterfinal hockey game against Finland at Bolshoy Arena at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, ... more
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US silver medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace (L) poses on the podium as Great Britain's gold medalist Elizabeth Yarnold looks on during the Women's Skeleton Medal Ceremony at the Sochi medals plaza during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 15, 2014. less
US silver medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace (L) poses on the podium as Great Britain's gold medalist Elizabeth Yarnold looks on during the Women's Skeleton Medal Ceremony at the Sochi medals plaza during the Sochi ... more
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Italy's Arianna Fontana celebrates after winning the silver medal in the Women's Short Track 500 m Final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on February 13, 2014.
Italy's Arianna Fontana celebrates after winning the silver medal in the Women's Short Track 500 m Final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics on February 13, 2014.
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Switzerland's Dario Cologna celebrates winning the men's cross-country 30k skiathlon at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Switzerland's Dario Cologna celebrates winning the men's cross-country 30k skiathlon at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
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Elizabeth Yarnold of Britain celebrates her gold medal win during the women's skeleton competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Elizabeth Yarnold of Britain celebrates her gold medal win during the women's skeleton competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
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Katie Uhlaender of the United States reacts after competing a run during the Women's Skeleton on Day 7 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Sliding Center Sanki on February 14, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Katie Uhlaender of the United States reacts after competing a run during the Women's Skeleton on Day 7 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Sliding Center Sanki on February 14, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
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Germany's Carina Vogt is congratulated by teammates after winning the gold during the women's normal hill ski jumping final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
Germany's Carina Vogt is congratulated by teammates after winning the gold during the women's normal hill ski jumping final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, ... more
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The team from France FRA-1, with Loic Costerg, Romain Heinrich, Florent Ribet and Elly Lefort, react after their final run during the men's four-man bobsled competition final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
The team from France FRA-1, with Loic Costerg, Romain Heinrich, Florent Ribet and Elly Lefort, react after their final run during the men's four-man bobsled competition final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, ... more
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France's Marie Laure Brunet is stretchered away at the start of the Women's Biathlon 4x6 km Relay at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 21, 2014, in Rosa Khutor, near Sochi. less
France's Marie Laure Brunet is stretchered away at the start of the Women's Biathlon 4x6 km Relay at the Laura Cross-Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 21, 2014, in ... more
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Norway's Mari Hemmer celebrates her performance in the women's 5,000-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. less
Norway's Mari Hemmer celebrates her performance in the women's 5,000-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 19, ... more
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Sage Kotsenburg of USA takes 1st place during the Snowboarding Men's Slopestyle at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park on February 08, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Sage Kotsenburg of USA takes 1st place during the Snowboarding Men's Slopestyle at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park on February 08, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
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David Wise of the United States reacts after learning he won the gold medal in the men's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
David Wise of the United States reacts after learning he won the gold medal in the men's ski halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya ... more
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Women's ski cross gold medalist Marielle Thompson of Canada, right, celebrates on the podium with silver medalist and compatriot Kelsey Serwa, left, at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. less
Women's ski cross gold medalist Marielle Thompson of Canada, right, celebrates on the podium with silver medalist and compatriot Kelsey Serwa, left, at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter ... more
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The drama of the Sochi Olympics played out all over the faces of the winners and losers. Here are some of the most moving shots of the highs and lows for Olympians from the U.S. and beyond.