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2018 Winter Games: Best photos of Pyeongchang Games so far

By Adam Frisk Global News

Posted February 20, 2018 10:04 pm

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Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir react after winning the gold in the ice dance competition in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. — Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir react after winning the gold in the ice dance competition in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/John Sibley

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, is in its home stretch. With less than a week to go, it’s time to pause and look back at some of the best photos from the Winter Games so far.

The Winter Olympics kicked off with the opening ceremony on Feb. 9, welcoming the world to over two weeks of fierce competition.

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From gold medal performances to career-ending send-offs, photographers from around the world have captured historic moments in time.

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Here’s a look at some of the best photos of the 2018 Winter Olympics so far.

Germany’s Johannes Rydzek competes in the men’s large hill ski jumping event in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. — Germany’s Johannes Rydzek competes in the men’s large hill ski jumping event in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach

Keita Watanabe of Japan in action as Jong Kwang Bom of North Korea falls during the men’s 500-metre speedskating event in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. — Keita Watanabe of Japan in action as Jong Kwang Bom of North Korea falls during the men’s 500-metre speedskating event in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/John Sibley

Canada’s Cassie Sharpe trains for the women’s freestyle ski halfpipe competition in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. — Canada’s Cassie Sharpe trains for the women’s freestyle ski halfpipe competition in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/Dylan Martinez

Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir react after winning the gold in the ice dance competition in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. — Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir react after winning the gold in the ice dance competition in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/John Sibley

Canadian gold medallists Alexander Kopacz and Justin Kripps pictured with Germany’s Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis, also gold medallists, at the Medals Plaza, Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. — Canadian gold medallists Alexander Kopacz and Justin Kripps pictured with Germany’s Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis, also gold medallists, at the Medals Plaza, Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

Canadian gold medallist Cassie Sharpe pictured at the Medals Plaza after winning the women’s freestyle ski halfpipe in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. — Canadian gold medallist Cassie Sharpe pictured at the Medals Plaza after winning the women’s freestyle ski halfpipe in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

Canadian gold medallists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir pictured at the Medals Plaza after winning the ice dance competition in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. — Canadian gold medallists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir pictured at the Medals Plaza after winning the ice dance competition in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

Canada’s Alexander Kopacz and Justin Kripps celebrate following their run in the two-man bobsleigh finals in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 19, 2018. — Canada’s Alexander Kopacz and Justin Kripps celebrate following their run in the two-man bobsleigh finals in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 19, 2018. Reuters/Edgar Su

Samu Torsti of Finland competes during the men’s giant slalom in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 18, 2018. — Samu Torsti of Finland competes during the men’s giant slalom in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 18, 2018. Reuters/Stefano Rellandini

Canada’s Rene Bourque takes a shot against the Czech Republic in Gangneung, South Korea on Feb. 17, 2018. — Canada’s Rene Bourque takes a shot against the Czech Republic in Gangneung, South Korea on Feb. 17, 2018. Reuters/Grigory Dukor

Canada’s bronze medallist Kim Boutin celebrates after finishing the women’s speedskating 1500-metre final in Gangneung, South Korea on Feb. 17, 2018. — Canada’s bronze medallist Kim Boutin celebrates after finishing the women’s speedskating 1500-metre final in Gangneung, South Korea on Feb. 17, 2018. Reuters/Damir Sagolj

Michael Christian Martinez of Philippines performs during the men’s single short program in Gangneung, South Korea on Feb. 16, 2018. — Michael Christian Martinez of Philippines performs during the men’s single short program in Gangneung, South Korea on Feb. 16, 2018. Reuters/Damir Sagolj

Canada’s speedskating bronze medallist Kim Boutin pictured at the Medals Plaza in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 14, 2018. — Canada’s speedskating bronze medallist Kim Boutin pictured at the Medals Plaza in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 14, 2018. Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji

Thomas Steu and Lorenz Koller of Austria in action during the men’s doubles luge event in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 14, 2018. — Thomas Steu and Lorenz Koller of Austria in action during the men’s doubles luge event in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 14, 2018. Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann

Team Canada’s Jordan Belchos, Ted-Jan Bloemen, Benjamin Donelly and Denny Morrison skate during a training session for the finals of the men’s team pursuit speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. — Team Canada’s Jordan Belchos, Ted-Jan Bloemen, Benjamin Donelly and Denny Morrison skate during a training session for the finals of the men’s team pursuit speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. AP Photo/Petr David Josek

Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform during the ice dance, free dance figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. — Canada’s Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform during the ice dance, free dance figure skating final in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2018. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

In this multiple exposure image, Canada’s Laurie Blouin jumps during qualification for the women’s Big Air snowboard competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2018. — In this multiple exposure image, Canada’s Laurie Blouin jumps during qualification for the women’s Big Air snowboard competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2018. AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky

Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson of the United States, and Canada’s Marie-Philip Poulin compete for the puck at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 15, 2018. Canada won 2-1. — Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson of the United States, and Canada’s Marie-Philip Poulin compete for the puck at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Feb. 15, 2018. Canada won 2-1. AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Shaun White, of the United States, celebrates winning gold after his run during the men’s halfpipe finals at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 14, 2018. — Shaun White, of the United States, celebrates winning gold after his run during the men’s halfpipe finals at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Feb. 14, 2018. AP Photo/Gregory Bull

Germany’s gold medallist Johannes Rydzek, silver medallist Fabian Riessle and bronze medallist Eric Frenzel celebrate after the trio swept the podium in the men’s individual 10-kilometre cross-country skiing final in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. — Germany’s gold medallist Johannes Rydzek, silver medallist Fabian Riessle and bronze medallist Eric Frenzel celebrate after the trio swept the podium in the men’s individual 10-kilometre cross-country skiing final in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Feb. 20, 2018. Reuters/Carlos Barria

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