Sochi Photos: Winter Olympics 2014

Sochi, Russia — Site of 2014 Winter Olympics

Sochi, Russia — Site of 2014 Winter Olympics

(Image credit: DigitalGlobe)

This DigitalGlobe satellite image shows Sochi, Russia, home of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, as it appeared from space on March 17, 2013.

Halfpipe Semifinals

Clemence Grimal of France, halfpipe semifinals

(Image credit: Sochi2014.com.)

Clemence Grimal of France competes in the Snowboard Women's Halfpipe Semifinals.

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