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Skip to main content [#main-content] wintergames.ap.org Search form Search Menu Home News Photos Medals Olympians Schedule Sochi Scene Interactives Video Putin's Games end under a Crimean cloud SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Triumphant in the midst of global condemnation, Vladimir Putin clinked his champagne flute with leading sports officials, toasting the success of his pet project in Sochi. Under chandeliers in ornate surroundings, the wine was flowing over lunch during the Paralympics this week as the Russian president saluted the transformational effect of his nation's six-week sporting extravaganza. For Putin, the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were a validation of modern Russia's place on the world stage and "our invariably kind attitude toward friends." Mar. 16 2014 2:24 PM EDT Read More VIDEO: A Look at the Paralympic Winter Games Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Overshadowed by the international crisis over Ukraine, Russia is welcoming the sporting world back to Sochi this week for Winter Paralympics that will be snubbed by some politicians and will struggle to match the successful Winter Olympics that ended less than two weeks ago in the Black Sea resort. Mar. 5 2014 2:46 PM EST Read More Ukraine Paralympic head slams Russian 'aggression' SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 Mar. 16 2014 11:41 AM EDT Upcoming Events View Full Schedule Covering medals, Ukrainians stage silent protest SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 SOCHI, Russia (AP) — On a podium in Russia, Ukrainian athletes cover their medals in a silent protest against the turmoil being inflicted on their country by the host country of the Paralympics. Mar. 15 2014 2:05 PM EDT Read More US beats Russia in Sochi Paralympics hockey final SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 Mar. 15 2014 5:29 PM EDT Advertisement SOCHI SCENE: DAY 17 Sochi, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Feb. 23 2014 3:18 PM EST Youngest Paralympian competes for late teammate KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 46.1129 41.5016 Mar. 14 2014 7:20 AM EDT Medal Count Last Updated: Oct 10 2:20 PM EDT # Team G S B Total 1 Russia 13 11 9 33 2 Norway 11 5 10 26 3 Canada 10 10 5 25 4 United States 9 7 12 28 5 Netherlands 8 7 9 24 6 Germany 8 6 5 19 7 Switzerland 6 3 2 11 8 Belarus 5 0 1 6 9 Austria 4 8 5 17 10 France 4 4 7 15 Full Medal Standing Sochi Scene View All SOCHI SCENE: Flame out SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 SOCHI, Russia (AP) — With a nod to Russia's Olympic past and 900 children carrying small flames, a giant bear has extinguished the flame of the Sochi Games. Feb. 23 2014 2:01 PM EST Read More SOCHI SCENE: Cutting loose SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 Feb. 23 2014 1:58 PM EST SOCHI SCENE: Rings, take 2 SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 Feb. 23 2014 1:58 PM EST Home Team USA View All Hansen taking 2014-15 luge season off Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. May. 20 2014 12:00 PM EDT Latour, Shimer promoted by USA bobsled, Hays out Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. May. 16 2014 6:02 PM EDT NBC: Olympics show wide second-screen use NEW YORK Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.7143 -74.006 Apr. 23 2014 3:41 PM EDT Shiffrin laughs about saying she dreams of 5 golds WASHINGTON Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 38.8951 -77.0364 Apr. 3 2014 1:28 PM EDT Shiffrin aims big for home world champs season LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 46.7221 9.55905 Mar. 15 2014 11:53 AM EDT Parade in Lake Placid for Sochi Winter Olympians LAKE PLACID, N.Y. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 44.2795 -73.9799 Mar. 5 2014 8:48 AM EST Olympic gold medalists Davis-White out of worlds COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 38.8339 -104.821 Mar. 3 2014 4:11 PM EST Billie Jean King: On Sochi Olympics, gay rights NEW YORK Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.7143 -74.006 Mar. 1 2014 6:40 PM EST Billie Jean King: On Sochi Olympics, gay rights NEW YORK Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.7143 -74.006 Mar. 1 2014 4:49 PM EST Davis, White yet to make decision on worlds NEW YORK Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 40.7143 -74.006 Feb. 26 2014 5:52 PM EST US hoping 7 sliding medals brings more momentum KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 46.1129 41.5016 Feb. 24 2014 5:32 AM EST Olympic Viewing: Putin's seatmate, most tweeted Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Feb. 23 2014 10:38 PM EST NBC's Olympics: The eyes have it Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Feb. 23 2014 6:36 PM EST Fogt gets 1st Olympic medal of US bobsled career KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 46.1129 41.5016 Feb. 23 2014 10:03 AM EST USA's Steven Holcomb wins 2 bronze medals in Sochi KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 46.1129 41.5016 Feb. 23 2014 9:51 AM EST Tweets Sochi Photo Galleries View All Japan F1 GP Auto Racing View Gallery Oct. 9 2014 5:35 AM EDT All-Stars-All-Stars 7/19/2014 View Gallery Oct. 3 2014 12:22 PM EDT Paralympic Games News View All Olympic athletes get their White House moment WASHINGTON Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 38.8951 -77.0364 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama surrounded themselves with Olympians and Paralympians Thursday, saluting their success at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, praising their perseverance and marveling at their performances. Apr. 3 2014 4:36 PM EDT Read More Putin's Games end under a Crimean cloud SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 Mar. 16 2014 2:24 PM EDT US beats Russia in Sochi Paralympics hockey final SOCHI, Russia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.5992 39.7257 Mar. 15 2014 5:29 PM EDT Latest News Olympic qualification begins for Rugby Sevens GOLD COAST, Australia Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. -28.0003 153.431 Oct. 10 2014 1:12 PM EDT Norwegian officials, IOC to assess failed Oslo bid LONDON Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 51.5085 -0.12574 Oct. 10 2014 7:27 AM EDT Fraser reflects on Tokyo Olympics 50 years later TOKYO Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 35.6895 139.692 Oct. 10 2014 6:07 AM EDT Northug gets 50 days in prison for drunk driving OSLO, Norway Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 59.9127 10.7461 Oct. 9 2014 11:11 AM EDT IOC reiterates FIFA assurances on 2022 dates LAUSANNE, Switzerland Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 46.516 6.63282 Oct. 9 2014 7:11 AM EDT Blade Runners View All Pettit Center, USOC renew training site agreement WEST ALLIS, Wis. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 43.0167 -88.007 WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — The Pettit National Ice Center will continue to be an official U.S. Olympic training site. The Pettit Center, the U.S. Olympic Committee and U.S. Speedskating announced Wednesday they have renewed their agreement designating the Milwaukee-area center as a U.S. Olympic training site. As an Olympic training site, the Pettit Center is host to training for high potential speedskaters and national competitions for U.S. Speedskating. Jul. 23 2014 9:57 PM EDT Read More Pyeongchang's 2018 Olympic committee faced audit SEOUL, South Korea Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 37.566 126.978 Jul. 22 2014 10:54 PM EDT Olympic speedskater Brittany Schussler retires WINNIPEG, Manitoba Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 49.8844 -97.147 Jul. 8 2014 2:01 PM EDT ISU rejects proposals to amend age limits DUBLIN Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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