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Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
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The history of the Olympics: From ancient Greece to now
The first Olympic Games consisted of a singular event: a footrace.
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Viktor Ahn
Viktor Ahn competing in the short-track men's 500-meter event at the 2014 Olympics...
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The greatest biathlete
Ole Einar Bjørndalen competing in the men's 4 × 7.5-km relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics...
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Maze, Tina
Tina Maze posing with her gold medals at the Sochi (Russia) Olympic Games, 2014.
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