Incredible Images from Day 8 of the Sochi Olympics

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Elise Christie (rear left) of Great Britain and Arianna Fontana (rear right) of Italy collide in the women's 500m final of the Short Track events.
Elise Christie (rear left) of Great Britain and Arianna Fontana (rear right) of Italy collide in the women's 500m final of the Short Track events.Barbara Walton—EPA
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Moments and mishaps from Day 8 of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Cheerleaders walk to a venue past the burning Olympic cauldron during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 13, 2014.
Cheerleaders walk to a venue past the burning Olympic cauldron during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 13, 2014. Peter Dejong—AP
A Dutch skating fan, his hat filled with Olympic pins, watches the women's 1,000-meter speedskating race during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 13, 2014.
A Dutch skating fan, his hat filled with Olympic pins, watches the women's 1,000-meter speedskating race.David J. Phillip—AP
Pucks litter the ice around the net after Team USA warms up before their game against Slovakia during the men's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena.
Pucks litter the ice around the net after Team USA warms up before their game against Slovakia during the men's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena.Matt Slocum—AP
Bernhard Starkbaum #29 of Austria tends goal against Finland during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B game.
Bernhard Starkbaum #29 of Austria tends goal against Finland during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group B game.Bruce Bennett—Getty Images
Slovenia's goalkeeper Robert Kristan reacts after Russia scored a fifth goal during the Men's Ice Hockey Group A match between Russia and Slovenia.
Slovenia's goalkeeper Robert Kristan reacts after Russia scored a fifth goal during the Men's Ice Hockey Group A match between Russia and Slovenia.Alexander Nemenov—AFP/Getty Images
Norway's Therese Johaug competes to win bronze in the Women's Cross-Country Skiing 10km Classic during the Sochi Winter Olympics Feb. 13, 2014 in Rosa Khutor near Sochi.
Norway's Therese Johaug competes to win bronze in the Women's Cross-Country Skiing 10km Classic during the Sochi Winter Olympics Feb. 13, 2014 in Rosa Khutor near Sochi. Odd Andersen—AFP/Getty Images
Slovenia's Barbara Jezersek lies on the snow after completing the women's 10K classical-style cross-country race.
Slovenia's Barbara Jezersek lies on the snow after completing the women's 10K classical-style cross-country race.Gregorio Borgia—AP
Competitors in action during the women's 500m heats of the Short Track events in the Iceberg Skating Palace.
Competitors in action during the women's 500m heats of the Short Track events in the Iceberg Skating Palace. How Hwee Young—EPA
Elise Christie (rear left) of Great Britain and Arianna Fontana (rear right) of Italy collide in the women's 500m final of the Short Track events.
Elise Christie (rear left) of Great Britain and Arianna Fontana (rear right) of Italy collide in the women's 500m final of the Short Track events.Barbara Walton—EPA
USA's J.R. Celski (258) tries to pick up teammate Eduardo Alvarez (256) after a collision with the Korean team in a semifinal of the men's 5000m short track speed skating relay.
USA's J.R. Celski (258) tries to pick up teammate Eduardo Alvarez (256) after a collision with the Korean team in a semifinal of the men's 5000m short track speed skating relay.Brian Cassella—MCT/Getty Images
Switzerland's Kai Mahler competes in the Men's Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle qualifications.
Switzerland's Kai Mahler competes in the Men's Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle qualifications.Franck Fife—AFP/Getty Images
Ivica Kostelic of Croatia in action during the Downhill training session of the Men's Super Combined race.
Ivica Kostelic of Croatia in action during the Downhill training session of the Men's Super Combined race.Karl-Josef Hildenbrand—EPA
Poland's Justyna Kowalczyk lies on the ground after crossing the finish line in the women's cross-country 10km classic event.
Poland's Justyna Kowalczyk lies on the ground after crossing the finish line in the women's cross-country 10km classic event.Stefan Wermuth—Reuters
Simon Eder of Austria collapses in the snow after the Men's Individual 20 km.
Simon Eder of Austria collapses in the snow after the Men's Individual 20 km.Harry How—Getty Images
Michael Christian Martinez of Philippines performs during the Men's Short Program of the Figure Skating event. Seventeen-year-old Michael Christian Martinez is the first figure skater from the Philippines and the first skater from any tropical country to compete in the Olympics.
Michael Christian Martinez of Philippines performs during the Men's Short Program of the Figure Skating event. Seventeen-year-old Michael Christian Martinez is the first figure skater from the Philippines and the first skater from any tropical country to compete in the Olympics.How Hwee Young—EPA
Evgeny Plyushchenko of Russia is seen at at a warm up during the Men's Figure Skating Short Program.
Evgeny Plyushchenko of Russia is seen at at a warm up during the Men's Figure Skating Short Program.Vladimir Rys—Getty Images

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