The 2014 Winter Olympics came to a close on Sunday with the host nation on top of the medal standings. Here's a recap of the final weekend of the Sochi Games:
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — After a 10-year journey to bring Sochi to the world stage, Dmitry Chernyshenko is feeling a mix of pride, relief and sadness as the Winter Olympics draw to a close.
The U.S. men's hockey team cleared another hurdle in its pursuit of gold, and the Americans seized the overall medal lead. Here's a recap of Wednesday's action in Sochi:
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Justin Dorey of Canada and reigning world champion David Wise of the U.S. are through to the men's Olympic halfpipe skiing finals.
The U.S. moved up to a second-place tie in the overall medal count, and a Russian Olympic veteran withdrew from the Winter Games. Here's a recap of Thursday's action in Sochi:
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — U.S. champion Jeremy Abbott fell hard on an attempted quadruple toe loop Thursday in the men's short program at the Olympics, yet finished the routine.
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — In an Olympic stunner, Shaun White failed in his quest for three straight halfpipe gold medals Tuesday, falling to Switzerland's Iouri Podladtchikov.