Sochi 2014

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Always A Show

Games Come To Close

The Sochi Games reminded us that, despite our fears, the Olympics never fail to inspire. Caple » Ford: What we leave behind » Memories » Analysis Did Russia meet its goals? » Photos

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What We'll Remember

Our Top Moments

From hockey heartbreak to I-Pod's memorable gold-medal win to women getting their chance to fly, here are our most memorable Sochi moments. Story » Caple: Disappointment for Team USA »

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Gold, Canada

The Canadian men's hockey team proved it's a dominant force by winning its second straight gold. LeBrun » Canada 3, Sweden 0 » Burnside: Backstrom fails drug test » What about U.S.? »

Must See

Goal Attained?

Did the Sochi Olympics live up to their billing for host Russia?
A Good Debut

The debut of slopestyle and freeskiing was good for both the Games and the sports.

Headlines

Leaving Sochi

Bonnie D. Ford on why we can't forget all that we're leaving behind in Sochi.

Risk/Reward

Julie Foudy says the U.S. women's hockey team reminds us sports are tough, but rewarding.

Destination: Sochi

From Elana Meyers to Hilary Knight, relive eight athletes' inspiring journeys at the Sochi Games.

Golden Goal

Skier lives up to hype in Sochi

Mikaela Shiffrin has been hailed as the "next Lindsey Vonn." And after she locked up her first gold medal in slalom at just 18 years old, it is likely a fair assessment. But Shiffrin's deserved confidence and disciplined focus help the teenager stand alone. Despite any fanfare, she says, "I'm still going to be the same girl, still going to be looking for speed on the mountain. Bonnie D. Ford »

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Golden Age

The win by a young Canadian team has Burnside and LeBrun looking to 2018.
'We Made It'

Julie Foudy and Wayne Drehs look back at their most memorable moments in Sochi.

The Polaroid Prince

Understanding Hubertus von Hohenlohe: Mexican skier, Olympic bon vivant, and the most interesting Most Interesting Man in the World. Grantland »

SIGHTS & SOUNDS

Images of Day 17

Hockey gold for Canada and a medal sweep for Russia on the final day in Sochi.
Goodbye Sochi

With a lavish closing ceremony, the Sochi Winter Olympics come to an end.