PHOTOS: Pyeongchang Olympics, part 1

WASHINGTON — Competition is underway after the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

The first gold medal the games was awarded in the 15-kilometer skiathlon. The U.S. gained its first medal when 17-year-old Red Gerard won in the snowboard slopestyle competition.

Mirai Nagasu leaped into history by becoming the first American woman to land a triple axel at the Olympics and only the third woman to land the difficult jump at the games.

Here are some photos of the games.

Mathilde Gremaud, of Switzerland, celebrates after her run during the women’s slopestyle finals at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
United States’ Lindsey Vonn reacts in the finish area after competing in the women’s super-G at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
United States’ Lindsey Vonn reacts after competing in the women’s super-G at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Nathan Chen of the United States reacts following his performance during the men’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Vincent Zhou of the United States reacts following his performance in the men’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Shoma Uno of Japan falls while performing in the men’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Javier Fernandez of Spain performs during the men’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Nathan Chen of the United States performs during the men’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Players from the United States celebrate after the preliminary round of the men’s hockey game against Slovakia at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The United States won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Gold Medal winner Frida Hansdotter, of Sweden, celebrates during the venue ceremony at the women’s slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Claudia Pechstein of Germany competes during the women’s 5,000 meters speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Nathan Chen of the United States performs during the men’s free figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Austria’s Matthias Mayer competes in the men’s super-G at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Robert Johansson, of Norway, takes off during qualification for the men’s large hill individual ski jumping competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
Jacqueline Loelling of Germany takes a curve on her second run during the women’s skeleton competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Norway’s Aksel Lund Svindal skis during the men’s downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Norway’s Aksel Lund Svindal skis during the men’s downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Pita Taufatofua, of Tonga, smiles after finishing the men’s 15km freestyle cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
From left, bronze medal winner Eva Samkova, of the Czech Republic, gold medal winner Michela Moioli, of Italy, silver medal winner De Sousa Mabileau Julia Pereira, of France, and Chloe Trespeuch, of France, cross the finish line during the women’s snowboard finals at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Canada’s skip Rachel Homan throws a stone during a women’s curling match against Sweden at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Maame Biney of the United States in action during the ladies' 500 meters short-track speedskating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Maame Biney of the United States in action during the ladies’ 500 meters short-track speedskating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Jocelyne Larocque (3), of Canada, collides with Brianna Decker (14), of the United States, during the third period of a preliminary round during a women’s hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Canada won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Javier Fernandez of Spain performs during the men’s short program figure skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Gold medallist Ted-Jan Bloemen of Canada celebrates with the national flag after the men’s 10,000 meters speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Nathan Chen of the United States falls while performing during the men’s short program figure skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, celebrate her gold medal during the venue ceremony at the Women's Giant Slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, celebrates her gold medal during the venue ceremony at the Women’s Giant Slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Dario Cologna, of Switzerland, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s 15km freestyle cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Pita Taufatofua, of Tonga, smiles after finishing the men’s 15km freestyle cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Ryan Zapolski (30), of the United States, and Jan Laco (50), of Slovakia, greet each other after the preliminary round of the men’s hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The United States won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Esmee Visser of The Netherlands takes off her glasses after the women’s 5,000 meters speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Chloe Kim, of the United States, celebrates winning gold in the women’s halfpipe finals at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Elise Christie of Britain sits on the ice after crashing during the ladies’ 500 meters short track speedskating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Austria’s Marcel Hirscher, gold, celebrates on the podium during the flower ceremony for the men’s combined at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
United States’ Mikaela Shiffrin leaves the course after the women’s giant slalom was postponed due to high winds at the 2018 Winter Olympics at the Yongpyong Alpine Center, Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Korean supporters cheer after the preliminary round of the women’s hockey game between Sweden and the combined Koreas at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Sweden won 8-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Team figure skating gold medalists from Canada embrace during their medals ceremony at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
High winds blow over a tv camera tower along the course during the women’s slopestyle final at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Course crew are shrouded in snow as they slip slide to the finish after the women’s giant slalom was postponed due to high winds at the 2018 Winter Olympics at the Yongpyong Alpine Center, Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Kelly Clark, of the United States, jumps during the women’s halfpipe qualifying at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue of Canada perform in the ice dance free dance figure skating team event in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Canada’s Scott Moir wears his national flag as he celebrates on the ice following his team’s win in the figure skating team event in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
From left; Silver medal winner Laurie Blouin, of Canada, Gold medal winner Jamie Anderson, of the United States, and bronze medal winner Enni Rukajarvi, of Finland, celebrate after the women’s slopestyle final at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Mirai Nagasu of the United States reacts after her performance in the ladies single skating free skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Alina Zagitova of the Olympic Athletes of Russia performs in the ladies single skating free skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
A fan of the Dutch speedsters wears a wig in the colors of the Dutch flag as he waits for the start of the women's 1500 meters speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
A fan of the Dutch speedsters wears a wig in the colors of the Dutch flag as he waits for the start of the women’s 1500 meters speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Team figure skating gold medalists from Canada pose during their medals ceremony at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Team figure skating gold medalists from Canada pose during their medals ceremony at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Teammate of Choi Da-bin, of South Korea, cheers her on during in the ladies single figure skating short program in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Teammate of Choi Da-bin, of South Korea, cheers her on during in the ladies single figure skating short program in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier, of Germany, leaps in the air during the venue ceremony at the women's 10-kilometer biathlon pursuit at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier, of Germany, leaps in the air during the venue ceremony at the women’s 10-kilometer biathlon pursuit at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani of the United States perform during the ice dance short dance team event in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Canada’s Kaitlyn Lawes, right, and John Morris celebrate a mixed doubles curling match against South Korea’s Jang Hyeji and Lee Kijeong at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Bradie Tennell, of the United States performs in the ladies single figure skating short program in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Nicole Schott, of Germany, performs in the ladies single figure skating short program in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Canada’s John Morris prepares to throw the stone during their mixed doubles curling match against South Korea at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Red Gerard, of the United States, jumps during the men’s slopestyle final at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Red Gerard, of the United States, smiles after winning gold in the men’s slopestyle final at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
From left: Silver medal winner Max Parrot, of Canada (7), gold medal winner Red Gerard, of the United States (6), and Bronze medal winner Mark McMorris, of Canada, stand during the medal recognition ceremony after the men’s slopestyle final at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Gold medal winner Red Gerard, of the United States, center, stands with silver medal winner Max Parrot, of Canada, right, and bronze medal winner Mark McMorris, of Canada, after the men’s slopestyle final at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Jaelin Kauf, of the United States, jumps during the women’s moguls qualifying at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov of the Olympic Athletes of Russia receive applause after their performance in the pair skating short program team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Evgenia Medvedeva, of the Olympic Athlete of Russia performs in the ladies single figure skating short program in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Members of the South Korean team cheer ahead of the ice dance short dance team event in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
The empty stands around the finish area during men’s downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Switzerland’s Beat Feuz looks up after finishing men’s downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Norway’s Kjetil Jansrud makes the final jump in men’s downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Norway’s Kjetil Jansrud competes in men’s downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
A games mascot stands alone in a deserted finish area after the men’s downhill was postponed due to high winds at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Maame Biney of the United States in action during the ladies’ 500 meters short-track speedskating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Maame Biney: The new face of USA speedskating is always smiling
North Korean supporters cheer before the preliminary round of the women’s hockey game between Switzerland and the combined Koreas at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Alina Muller, of Switzerland, scores a goal against =South Korea’s goalie Shin So-jung and South Korea’s Park Ye-eun, of the combined Koreas team, during the first period of the preliminary round of the women’s hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier, of Germany, looks at the target during the women’s 7.5km biathlon sprint at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
United States’ Matt Hamilton throws a stone, right, as his sister and teammate Becca sweeps the ice during a mixed doubles curling match against China’s Wang Rui and Ba Dexin at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
People gather around the Olympic rings as an art installation burns in the background at the Fire Art Festival during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. The Gangneung coastal cluster is hosting the ice sports, including ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, short track and curling. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
People gather around the Olympic rings as an art installation burns in the background at the Fire Art Festival during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. The Gangneung coastal cluster is hosting the ice sports, including ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, short track and curling. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Gold medallist Carlijn Achtereekte of The Netherlands jumps for joy during the flower ceremony of the women's 3,000 meters race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Gold medallist Carlijn Achtereekte of The Netherlands jumps for joy during the flower ceremony of the women’s 3,000 meters race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Rui Ukita (15), of Japan, reacts as she scores a goal against Sweden during the second period of the preliminary round of the women's hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Rui Ukita (15), of Japan, reacts as she scores a goal against Sweden during the second period of the preliminary round of the women’s hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Gold medal winner Charlotte Kalla, of Sweden, is flanked by silver medal winner Marit Bjoergen, of Norway, left, and bronze medal winner Krista Parmakoski, of Finland, in the women’s 7.5km /7.5km skiathlon cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Charlotte Kalla, of Sweden, celebrates after winning the women’s 7.5km /7.5km skiathlon cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Charlotte Kalla, of Sweden, celebrates after winning the women’s 7.5km /7.5km skiathlon cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Marit Bjoergen, of Norway, competes during the women’s 7.5km /7.5km skiathlon cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Racers leave the starting line during the women’s 7.5km/7.5km skiathlon cross-country skiing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Switzerland’s Carlo Janka makes a turn in men’s downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, speaks during a news conference at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Bradie Tennell of the USA team performs during the team ladies single skating training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Olympic Athletes from Russia Aleksandr Krushelnitckii, left, reacts during their mixed doubles curling match against Korea at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Canada’s Patrick Chan falls in the men’s single short program team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Jaelin Kauf, of the United States, jumps during the women’s moguls qualifying at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim of the USA perform in the pair skating short program team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris Knierim of the USA wait for their scores after performing in the pair skating short program team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, center, poses with Olympic staff members during the Pyeongchang 2018 Torch Relay ahead of the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (Florian Choblet/Pool Photo via AP)
South Korea’s Cha Junhwhan performs in the men’s single short program team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
France’s Chafik Besseghier performs in the men’s single short program team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
United State’s Ryan Gunderson battles controls the puck against Mark Arcobello, left, during practice ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Members of the combined Koreas women’s hockey team end practice prior to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Philippe Marquis, of Canada, reacts after crossing the finish line during the men’s moguls qualifying at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Vice President Mike Pence, right, walks to his seat alongside second lady Karen Pence at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
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Maame Biney of the United States in action during the ladies' 500 meters short-track speedskating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Mikaela Shiffrin, of the United States, celebrate her gold medal during the venue ceremony at the Women's Giant Slalom at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
A fan of the Dutch speedsters wears a wig in the colors of the Dutch flag as he waits for the start of the women's 1500 meters speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Team figure skating gold medalists from Canada pose during their medals ceremony at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Teammate of Choi Da-bin, of South Korea, cheers her on during in the ladies single figure skating short program in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier, of Germany, leaps in the air during the venue ceremony at the women's 10-kilometer biathlon pursuit at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
People gather around the Olympic rings as an art installation burns in the background at the Fire Art Festival during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. The Gangneung coastal cluster is hosting the ice sports, including ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, short track and curling. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Gold medallist Carlijn Achtereekte of The Netherlands jumps for joy during the flower ceremony of the women's 3,000 meters race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Rui Ukita (15), of Japan, reacts as she scores a goal against Sweden during the second period of the preliminary round of the women's hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

 

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