Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, acknowledges the crowd after performing in the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner, the 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, performs during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

13th anniversary of N.Z. quake

13th anniversary of N.Z. quake

Candles are lit on Feb. 21, 2024, at the site where the Canterbury Television building stood in Christchurch, New Zealand, in front of the photos of 115 victims, including 28 Japanese students, who died when the building collapsed in the M6.3 earthquake on Feb. 22, 2014.

Russia's An wins gold in men's short track 500m

Russia's An wins gold in men's short track 500m

SOCHI, Russia - Victor An of Russia celebrates after winning the men's 500-meter short track competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. An, originally from South Korea before taking Russian citizenship, won three gold medals at the Sochi Games.

Canada's Thompson smiles after winning women's ski cross

Canada's Thompson smiles after winning women's ski cross

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian freestyle skier Marielle Thompson (C) smiles after winning the women's ski cross competition at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 21, 2014.

Female biathlon athletes start race at Sochi

Female biathlon athletes start race at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Participants of the women's biathlon relay at the Sochi Olympics in Russia start their race on Feb. 21, 2014. The event, involving rifle shooting and cross-country skiing, is popular in Europe.

Athletes exhausted in women's biathlon relay at Sochi

Athletes exhausted in women's biathlon relay at Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Athletes fall to the ground in exhaustion after completing their leg of the women's biathlon relay at the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 21, 2014.

Russia awarded silver in women's relay biathlon

Russia awarded silver in women's relay biathlon

SOCHI, Russia - Russian fans applaud their country's biathletes for winning the silver medal in the women's biathlon relay at an award ceremony on Feb. 21, 2014, during the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Russia's An wins gold in men's 500m short track

Russia's An wins gold in men's 500m short track

SOCHI, Russia - Victor An (front) of Russia reacts after winning the men's 500-meter short track final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. An won three gold medals and one bronze at the Sochi Games.

Russia's An wins gold in men's 500m short track

Russia's An wins gold in men's 500m short track

SOCHI, Russia - Victor An (rear) of Russia competes en route to victory in the men's 500-meter short tract event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. An won the gold medal.

Crown prince turns 54

Crown prince turns 54

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito speaks at a press conference at the Crown Prince's Residence in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2014, prior to turning 54 on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

Crown prince turns 54

Crown prince turns 54

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito speaks at a press conference at the Crown Prince's Residence in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2014, prior to turning 54 on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

Honda starts running new Mexican plant in full swing

Honda starts running new Mexican plant in full swing

CELAYA, Mexico - A Fit compact is assembled at a new Honda Motor Co. plant in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, on Feb. 21, 2014, as the Japanese automaker started full-scale operations at the plant.

Honda starts running new Mexican plant in full swing

Honda starts running new Mexican plant in full swing

CELAYA, Mexico - Takanobu Ito (2nd from L), president of Honda Motor Co., attends a ceremony marking the start of full-scale operations at Honda's new Mexican plant in Celaya, Guanajuato, on Feb. 21, 2014. The plant, capable of making up to 200,000 Fit compacts and other vehicles per year, is expected to help Honda expand exports from Mexico to its free trade agreement partner the United States and to a number of Latin American countries.

Japan striker Okazaki in action for Mainz against Schalke

Japan striker Okazaki in action for Mainz against Schalke

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki (L) of FSV Mainz competes for the ball during the first half of a German Bundesliga soccer match against FC Schalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Feb. 21, 2014. The match ended goalless.

Honda starts running new Mexican plant in full swing

Honda starts running new Mexican plant in full swing

CELAYA, Mexico - Workers at Honda Motor Co.'s new Mexican plant in Celaya, Guanajuato, check assembled Fit compact cars on Feb. 21, 2014, as the Japanese automaker started full-scale operations at the plant.

Women's freestyle skiing cross medalists celebrate on podium

Women's freestyle skiing cross medalists celebrate on podium

SOCHI, Russia - Women's freestyle skiing cross medalists - (from L to R) Canada's Kelsey Serwa, compatriot Marielle Thompson and Sweden's Anna Holmlund - jump on the podium to celebrate their silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb 21, 2014.

Japan striker Okazaki in action for Mainz against Schalke

Japan striker Okazaki in action for Mainz against Schalke

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany - Japanese striker Shinji Okazaki (R) of FSV Mainz competes for the ball with FC Schalke defender Tim Hoogland during the second half of a German Bundesliga soccer match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on Feb. 21, 2014. The match ended goalless.

Canadian ice hockey player falls

Canadian ice hockey player falls

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian forward Chris Kunitz (L) falls on the ice after fighting for the puck with four U.S. players during the Winter Olympics men's ice hockey semifinals at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. Canada beat the United States 1-0.

Visitors shoot Olympic torch, fountains in Sochi

Visitors shoot Olympic torch, fountains in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Visitors hold their smartphones and tablets to shoot the Olympic torch and colorful fountains together during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

Canadian Alpine skier plays foul

Canadian Alpine skier plays foul

SOCHI, Russia - Erin Mielzynski of Canada fails to have both of her feet pass a turning pole during the women's Alpine skiing slalom, eliminating herself from the competition at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

Russian figure skating gold medalist Sotnikova celebrates

Russian figure skating gold medalist Sotnikova celebrates

SOCHI, Russia - Adelina Sotnikova of Russia holds her gold medal up high during an award ceremony for the women's figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. She brought her country its first ever women's figure skating crown.

Visitors form long line in front of Olympic logo in Sochi

Visitors form long line in front of Olympic logo in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Visitors make a long line to take a photograph in front of the Olympic logo during the Sochi Olympics in Russia under the overcast sky on Feb. 21, 2014, as the Winter Games are set to close in two days.

Japan Olympic team chief Hashimoto

Japan Olympic team chief Hashimoto

SOCHI, Russia - Seiko Hashimoto, head of the Japanese delegation to the 2014 Winter Olympics, gives an interview in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

Japan curler Ogasawara

Japan curler Ogasawara

SOCHI, Russia - Ayumi Ogasawara of the Japanese women's Olympic curling team is interviewed in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. The team won fifth place at the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Japan's short track speed skater Sakashita fails to reach final

Japan's short track speed skater Sakashita fails to reach final

SOCHI, Russia - Satoshi Sakashita of Japan disappointedly covers his face with his hand after competing in the men's 500-meter short track semifinals at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014, as he fails to reach the final.

S. Korea's Kim kisses her figure skating silver medal

S. Korea's Kim kisses her figure skating silver medal

SOCHI, Russia - Kim Yu Na of South Korea kisses her silver medal during an award ceremony for the women's figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb 21, 2014.

S. Korean figure skating silver medalist Kim sheds tear

S. Korean figure skating silver medalist Kim sheds tear

SOCHI, Russia - Kim Yu Na of South Korea sheds a tear while speaking to reporters following an award ceremony for the women's figure skating event at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb 21, 2014. The silver medalist said the Olympic Games would be her last competition.

Canada advances to gold medal game in men's ice hockey

Canada advances to gold medal game in men's ice hockey

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian forward Jamie Benn (front L) collides with an American player during the third period in the men's ice hockey play-offs semifinals game against the United States at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. Canada won 1-0.

U.S. loses to Canada in men's ice hockey

U.S. loses to Canada in men's ice hockey

SOCHI, Russia - American forward Patrick Kane looks disappointed after losing to Canada 0-1 in the men's ice hockey play-offs semifinals at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

Canada advances to gold medal game in men's ice hockey

Canada advances to gold medal game in men's ice hockey

SOCHI, Russia - Members of the Canadian team celebrate after beating the United States 1-0 in the men's ice hockey play-offs semifinals at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

Russia wins gold in men's 5,000m short track relay

Russia wins gold in men's 5,000m short track relay

SOCHI, Russia - Victor An (top) of Russia celebrates with his teammates after winning the men's 5,000-meter short track final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. An won three gold medals and one bronze medal in the Sochi Games.

Canada vs U.S. in men's ice hockey semifinals

Canada vs U.S. in men's ice hockey semifinals

SOCHI, Russia - Canadian defender Alex Pietrangelo (front C) and goalie Carey Price (far L) defend their goal against U.S. forwards Zach Parise (front L) and Ryan Kesler (back C) during the first period in the men's ice hockey play-offs semifinals game against the United States at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

Canada vs U.S. in men's ice hockey semifinals

Canada vs U.S. in men's ice hockey semifinals

SOCHI, Russia - Canada's forward Jeff Carter (center R) fights for the puck in front of the U.S. goaltender Jonathan Quick (R) during the first period of the men's ice hockey play-offs semifinals game against the United States at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. Canada won 1-0.

Canada vs U.S. in men's ice hockey semifinals

Canada vs U.S. in men's ice hockey semifinals

SOCHI, Russia - Canada's defender Drew Doughty (L) shoots the puck in front of Kevin Shattenkirk of the United States in the first period of men's ice hockey play-offs semifinals game against the United States at the Bolshoy Ice Dome during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

Austria's Zettel wins bronze in women's slalom

Austria's Zettel wins bronze in women's slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Kathrin Zettel of Austria skis down the slope during the first run in the women's slalom at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. Zettel won the bronze medal.

Austria's Schild wins silver in women's slalom

Austria's Schild wins silver in women's slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Marlies Schild of Austria skis down the slope during her first run in the women's slalom at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. Schild won the silver medal.

Russia's An wins gold in men's short track 500m

Russia's An wins gold in men's short track 500m

SOCHI, Russia - Victor An (C) of Russia reacts after winning the men's 500-meter short track final at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. An won three gold medals and one bronze medal in the Sochi Games.

U.S. skier Shiffrin in women's slalom

U.S. skier Shiffrin in women's slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States smiles after her second run in the women's slalom at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

U.S. teen Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom

U.S. teen Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's slalom at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. Shiffrin became the youngest winner of an Olympic slalom gold medal.

Women's slalom medalists at Sochi Games

Women's slalom medalists at Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Marlies Schild of Austria (L), Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States (C), and Kathrin Zettel of Austria celebrate after winning silver, gold, and bronze, respectively, in the women's slalom during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.

U.S. teen Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom

U.S. teen Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States pretends to kiss her ski after her second run in the women's slalom at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014.