AP PHOTOS: Highlights of Day 12 at the Pyeongchang Olympics
Posted February 21, 2018 6:00 am
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) - Lindsey Vonn turned in a bronze-medal performance in the last Olympic downhill of her career. Russian Alina Zagitova skated a flawless "Black Swan" routine for a world-record score in the short program and a shot at gold after Friday's free dance. And Norwegian Marit Bjoergen became the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time by taking bronze in women's cross-country skiing.
Here are some highlights of Day 12 from Associated Press photographers.
Marcus Kleveland, of Norway, jumps during the men's Big Air snowboard qualification competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
The Associated Press
Christopher Del Bosco of Canada, right, flies through the air before crashing as Sergey Ridzik, Olympic Athletes of Russia, from left, Francois Place of France and Siegmar Klotz of Italy compete in the men's ski cross elimination round at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Associated Press
the Czech Republic players celebrate after the quarterfinal round of the men's hockey game against the United States at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. The Czech Republic won 3-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Associated Press
Canada's skip Rachel Homan, center, leaves the ice as Britain's Lauren Gray, right above, and Vicki Adams embrace celebrating winning a women's curling match at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
The Associated Press
United States' Lindsey Vonn wipes her face while speaking at a press conference after winning the bronze medal in the women's downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
The Associated Press
From left; Filip Flisar, of Slovenia, Dave Duncan, of Canada, Arnaud Bovolenta, of France, and Armin Niederer, of Switzerland, run the course during the men's ski cross small final at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
The Associated Press
Patrick Kearney wears an American flag as a cape during the quarterfinal round of the men's hockey game between the United States and the Czech Republic at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The Associated Press
Russian athlete Sergei Kalinin (21) shoots the puck past goalie Lars Haugen (30), of Norway, for a goal during the second period of the quarterfinal round of the men's hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, Pool)
The Associated Press
Ivett Toth of Hungary performs during the women's short program figure skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
The Associated Press
Italy's Sofia Goggia comes to a stop in the women's downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Associated Press
From left Norway's Ragnhild Mowinckel, silver, Italy's Sofia Goggia, gold, and United States' Lindsey Vonn, bronze, pose during the venue ceremony for the women's downhill event at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The Associated Press
Karen Chen of the United States performs during the women's short program figure skating in the Gangneung Ice Arena at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
The Associated Press
Gold medal winner Sofia Goggia, of Italy, kisses the ground during the flower ceremony for the women's downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
The Associated Press
Jessica Diggins, left, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal past Stina Nilsson, of Sweden, in the during women's team sprint freestyle cross-country skiing final at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
The Associated Press
Driver Sabina Hafner and Rahel Rebsamen of Switzerland start their third heat during the women's two-man bobsled final at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
The Associated Press
Driver An Vannieuwenhuyse and Sophie Vercruyssen of Belgium start their third heat during the women's two-man bobsled final at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)
The Associated Press
Gold medalist Team Japan with Miho Takagi, right, Ayaka Kikuchi, rear waving, Ayano Sato, second right, and Nana Takagi, left, celebrates after the women's team pursuit final speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
The Associated Press
Jessica Diggins, of the United States, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the during women's team sprint freestyle cross-country skiing final at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
The Associated Press
Silver medalist team Korea with Lee Seung-hoon, right, Chung Jaewon, center, Kim Min-seok,right, celebrates with the national flag after the men's team pursuit speedskating race at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
The Associated Press
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.