These time-slice montages are of the champions in their sports from skating, skiing and snowboarding at the Sochi Olympics.












These time-slice montages are of the champions in their sports from skating, skiing and snowboarding at the Sochi Olympics.
In 1924 the first Winter Olympics, in Chamonix France, had a mere 250 athletes, in 6 sports: skating, curling, ‘nordic skiing’, ‘bobsleigh’, ice hockey and a military patrol competition (similar to modern Biathlon).
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Whether or not you watched the opening ceremonies, or are even a fan of the Olympics, the opening ceremonies enter the world's shared consciousness.