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Best of Sochi - Day 10

<p>Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the U.S. celebrate their win with their flag after the flower ceremony during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014.      REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk</p>

Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the U.S. celebrate their win with their flag after the flower ceremony during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk more

Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the U.S. celebrate their win with their flag after the flower ceremony during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk

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<p>Australia's David Morris competes during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson</p>

Australia's David Morris competes during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Australia's David Morris competes during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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<p>Switzerland's pilot Beat Hefti celebrates a second place in the two-man bobsleigh event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, at the Sanki Sliding Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann</p>

Switzerland's pilot Beat Hefti celebrates a second place in the two-man bobsleigh event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, at the Sanki Sliding Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Switzerland's pilot Beat Hefti celebrates a second place in the two-man bobsleigh event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, at the Sanki Sliding Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

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<p>Team USA players gather at the net before the start of their women's semi-final ice hockey game against Sweden at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014.    REUTERS/Bruce Bennett/Pool</p>

Team USA players gather at the net before the start of their women's semi-final ice hockey game against Sweden at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Bruce Bennett/Pool

Team USA players gather at the net before the start of their women's semi-final ice hockey game against Sweden at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Bruce Bennett/Pool

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<p>Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the U.S. compete during their gold medal-winning Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014.  REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk</p>

Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the U.S. compete during their gold medal-winning Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk

Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the U.S. compete during their gold medal-winning Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk

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<p>Austria's Gregor Schlierenzauer soars through the air during his final jump in the men's team ski jumping final of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, at the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014.   REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler</p>

Austria's Gregor Schlierenzauer soars through the air during his final jump in the men's team ski jumping final of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, at the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic...more

Austria's Gregor Schlierenzauer soars through the air during his final jump in the men's team ski jumping final of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, at the RusSki Gorki Ski Jumping Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler

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<p>Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir wave their flag after the flower ceremony for the figure skating ice dance free dance program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014.  REUTERS/David Gray</p>

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir wave their flag after the flower ceremony for the figure skating ice dance free dance program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir wave their flag after the flower ceremony for the figure skating ice dance free dance program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray

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<p>Belarus' Anton Kushnir competes during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez</p>

Belarus' Anton Kushnir competes during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Belarus' Anton Kushnir competes during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

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<p>Canada's goalie Shannon Szabados makes a save against Switzerland during the first period of their women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014.  REUTERS/Mark Blinch</p>

Canada's goalie Shannon Szabados makes a save against Switzerland during the first period of their women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Canada's goalie Shannon Szabados makes a save against Switzerland during the first period of their women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

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<p>Russia's pilot Alexander Zubkov (L) and Alexey Voevoda react after winning the men's two-man bobsleigh competition at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch</p>

Russia's pilot Alexander Zubkov (L) and Alexey Voevoda react after winning the men's two-man bobsleigh competition at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Russia's pilot Alexander Zubkov (L) and Alexey Voevoda react after winning the men's two-man bobsleigh competition at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

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<p>Gracie Gold of the U.S. practices her routine during a figure skating training session at the Iceberg Skating Palace training arena during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. Picture taken with multiple exposure. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson</p>

Gracie Gold of the U.S. practices her routine during a figure skating training session at the Iceberg Skating Palace training arena during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. Picture taken with multiple exposure. REUTERS/Lucy...more

Gracie Gold of the U.S. practices her routine during a figure skating training session at the Iceberg Skating Palace training arena during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. Picture taken with multiple exposure. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

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<p>Gold medallist Jorien Ter Mors (C), silver medallist Ireen Wust (L) and bronze medallist Lotte Van Beek, all of the Netherlands, celebrate during the victory ceremony for the women's 1,500 meters speed skating event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, February 17, 2014.  REUTERS/Issei Kato</p>

Gold medallist Jorien Ter Mors (C), silver medallist Ireen Wust (L) and bronze medallist Lotte Van Beek, all of the Netherlands, celebrate during the victory ceremony for the women's 1,500 meters speed skating event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics...more

Gold medallist Jorien Ter Mors (C), silver medallist Ireen Wust (L) and bronze medallist Lotte Van Beek, all of the Netherlands, celebrate during the victory ceremony for the women's 1,500 meters speed skating event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Issei Kato

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<p>Fans of Russia are seen in the spectator stands amidst thick fog at the Laura Cross Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. Organizers of the Sochi Olympics defied the odds when they battled unusually warm temperatures for a week but they were helpless against a winter fog that caused events to be postponed. The men's biathlon 15km mass start was called off for a second straight day due to thick fog, which also forced the postponement of the men's snowboard cross competition.  REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth</p>

Fans of Russia are seen in the spectator stands amidst thick fog at the Laura Cross Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. Organizers of the Sochi Olympics defied the odds when they battled...more

Fans of Russia are seen in the spectator stands amidst thick fog at the Laura Cross Country Ski and Biathlon Center during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. Organizers of the Sochi Olympics defied the odds when they battled unusually warm temperatures for a week but they were helpless against a winter fog that caused events to be postponed. The men's biathlon 15km mass start was called off for a second straight day due to thick fog, which also forced the postponement of the men's snowboard cross competition. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

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<p>Canada's Kaitlyn Weaver and  Andrew Poje react at the end of their program during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014.   REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson</p>

Canada's Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje react at the end of their program during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Canada's Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje react at the end of their program during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

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<p>Canada's Christopher Robanske and compatriot Kevin Hill play with a tennis ball as they wait for the start of the men's snowboarding cross qualification round during a delay because of the fog at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake</p>

Canada's Christopher Robanske and compatriot Kevin Hill play with a tennis ball as they wait for the start of the men's snowboarding cross qualification round during a delay because of the fog at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor,...more

Canada's Christopher Robanske and compatriot Kevin Hill play with a tennis ball as they wait for the start of the men's snowboarding cross qualification round during a delay because of the fog at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake

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<p>Winner Darya Domracheva of Belarus laughs during a flower ceremony for the women's biathlon 12.5km mass start event at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014.  REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth</p>

Winner Darya Domracheva of Belarus laughs during a flower ceremony for the women's biathlon 12.5km mass start event at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Winner Darya Domracheva of Belarus laughs during a flower ceremony for the women's biathlon 12.5km mass start event at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

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<p>Germany's Tanja Kolbe (R) and Stefano Caruso compete during the figure skating ice dance free dance program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014.   REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson</p>

Germany's Tanja Kolbe (R) and Stefano Caruso compete during the figure skating ice dance free dance program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Germany's Tanja Kolbe (R) and Stefano Caruso compete during the figure skating ice dance free dance program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

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<p>Switzerland's Selina Gasparin lies on the ground after competing in the women's biathlon 12.5km mass start event at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Carlos Barria</p>

Switzerland's Selina Gasparin lies on the ground after competing in the women's biathlon 12.5km mass start event at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Switzerland's Selina Gasparin lies on the ground after competing in the women's biathlon 12.5km mass start event at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

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<p>Team USA's Megan Bozek (L) and Kacey Bellamy celebrate after defeating Sweden in their women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh</p>

Team USA's Megan Bozek (L) and Kacey Bellamy celebrate after defeating Sweden in their women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh

Team USA's Megan Bozek (L) and Kacey Bellamy celebrate after defeating Sweden in their women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh

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<p>South Korea's Kim Yuna practices her routine during a figure skating training session at the Iceberg Skating Palace training arena during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray</p>

South Korea's Kim Yuna practices her routine during a figure skating training session at the Iceberg Skating Palace training arena during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray

South Korea's Kim Yuna practices her routine during a figure skating training session at the Iceberg Skating Palace training arena during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/David Gray

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<p>A hockey fan celebrates a goal by the U.S. against Sweden during a women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014.   REUTERS/Jim Young</p>

A hockey fan celebrates a goal by the U.S. against Sweden during a women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Jim Young

A hockey fan celebrates a goal by the U.S. against Sweden during a women's semi-final ice hockey game at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Jim Young

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<p>Belarus' Dmitri Dashinski performs a jump during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez</p>

Belarus' Dmitri Dashinski performs a jump during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Belarus' Dmitri Dashinski performs a jump during the men's freestyle skiing aerials qualification round at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

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<p>Australia's Heath Spence (L) displays a message after completing a run with teammate Duncan Harvey (R) in the two-man bobsleigh event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, at the Sanki Sliding Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann</p>

Australia's Heath Spence (L) displays a message after completing a run with teammate Duncan Harvey (R) in the two-man bobsleigh event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, at the Sanki Sliding Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd...more

Australia's Heath Spence (L) displays a message after completing a run with teammate Duncan Harvey (R) in the two-man bobsleigh event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, at the Sanki Sliding Center in Rosa Khutor, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

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<p>Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir compete during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014.   REUTERS/Marko Djurica</p>

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir compete during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir compete during the Figure Skating Ice Dance Free Dance Program at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, February 17, 2014. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

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