17 unforgettable moments from the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Every Olympics is a tapestry of moments, large and small, of triumph and disappointment. Eventually, some of them emerge as defining memories of the sporting world’s 17-day trip to a beautiful, remote part of South Korea that ultimately put on a successful Winter Games.

Now that the 23rd Winter Olympics is complete, here are the most memorable moments from each day of competition.

Day 1: An understated but beautifully presented Opening Ceremonies wrapped up in a swift 2 hours, 15 minutes, perhaps as a concession to the bitter cold that swept across the Pyeongchang region. The night was framed by two controversies. American speedskating legend Shani Davis was passed over as the flagbearer (and subsequently not attending) for luger Erin Hamlin. Meanwhile, the Korean peninsula was transfixed by the arrival of Kim Jong Un’s mysterious sister, Kim Yo Jong, to lead the North’s delegation. U.S. vice president Mike Pence attended, but didn’t stand for the unified Korean delegation’s entrance, bringing politics and international diplomacy into the Olympic arena.


Source : usatoday