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The day in photos around the world.
Michael Gold 0 Comment Olympics downhill skiing, Julia Mancuso, Olympics, Sochi, speedskating
Germany’s Maria Hoefl-Riesch defended her Olympic gold in the women’s super-combined event, edging out American skier Julia Mancuso in the slalom portion of the competition.
On the ice, Canadian speedskater Charles Hamelin took gold in the short-track 1,500 meters race.
Matt Bracken 0 Comment Olympics, Sports, World 2014 Olympics, downhill skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, Olympics, Sochi, Sochi Olympic Games
The 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia have begun. Downhill skiing, luge and figure skating are among the first events.