As the curtain comes down on the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, we take a last look at the Games’ top 10 most memorable moments and/or achievements, with an admitted slight West Coast bias:
1. U.S. women’s hockey team beats Canada for gold:
2. American Jessica Diggins’ dramatic finish makes cross-country history:
This is what history looks and sounds like. @jessdiggs and @kikkanimal win @TeamUSA's first ever gold medal in cross-country skiing. You'll want your sound up for this… pic.twitter.com/86PQ4KQaH3 — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 21, 2018
3. Shaun White soars to gold on final run:
REDEMPTION FOR SHAUN WHITE! HE WINS GOLD on his final run in men's snowboard halfpipe! #BestOfUS #WinterOlympics https://t.co/E1XuTKbGvd pic.twitter.com/b4Yn2jVVGN — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 14, 2018
4. Chloe Kim dominates in delivering the gold:
Chloe Kim has thrown down the HAMMER with her first run. #WinterOlympics https://t.co/D65Nuoyydu pic.twitter.com/r6UJ7df38X — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 13, 2018
5. Miracurlous: U.S. stuns curling world with gold:
AND THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE!@TeamShuster doubles their score on one throw in End 8! 😱 https://t.co/crSmtNeRXW pic.twitter.com/D6s4z1cMAl — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 24, 2018
6. Russians rise, Americans fall in women’s figure skating:
Has the apprentice become the master? Alina Zagitova was absolutely flawless in her free skate to take the lead! #WinterOlympics https://t.co/u8KIboJbbw pic.twitter.com/8jHKgxrQjm — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 23, 2018
7. Norway dominates the medal count in record performance:
Norway, Germany, Canada, and @TeamUSA led the way in medals at the 2018 #WinterOlympics. For a full final medal count: https://t.co/ctUgxU4Ktk pic.twitter.com/NYOSVp4A9i — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 25, 2018
8. Southern California’s Nathan Chen lands six quads:
9. Los Angeles’ Adam Rippon leaves his imprint:
"I might not be the best, but I'm the most fun. I'm going to skate my heart out." Oh @adaripp, you slay us. 😂 He skates next on @NBC! #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/3vhUUmVAzb — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 16, 2018
10. Arcadia’s Mirai Nagasu becomes first U.S woman to land triple axel at Olympics: