Closing Ceremony
The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics comes to a close. And the Closing Ceremony was wonderful.
Highlights:
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| Fireworks explode behind the Olympic flame at the start of the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Florien Choblet - Pool/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| An entertainer performs during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform at the start the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images AsiaPac |
It's the Hyooman tribe from Adventure Time!
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| The Korean flag is carried during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Dan Istitene/Getty Images AsiaPac |
I didn't realize that Ooo was in the Parade of Nations! Damn you. NBC, for cutting away to commercial!
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| Entertainers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Dan Istitene/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and Lee Hee-beom, President & CEO of PyeongChang Organizing Committee stand on the stage with Lindsey Vonn of the United States, Pita Taufatofua of Tonga and Olympic athletes during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Dan Istitene/Getty Images AsiaPac |
I love watching the athletes enjoy the festivities:
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| Flag bearer Jessica Diggins of the United States walks in the Parade of Athletes during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Team USA walk in the Parade of Athletes during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Figure skaters Vanessa James and Morgan Cipres of France participate during the Parade of Athletes during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Team Korea and Team Republic of Korea walk in the Parade of Athletes during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Madison Chock and Evan Bates walk with Team USA in the Parade of Athletes during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Dan Istitene/Getty Images AsiaPac |
This is a boy band? Exactly how many people are in this band?
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| Band EXO perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
They've got enough people to race a short track speedskating relay final!
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| Band EXO perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
Just fantastic fun.
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| Performers dance during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Fireworks explode near the conclusion of the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| PyeongChang 2018 mascots dance during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Dan Istitene/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Fireworks explode behind the Olympic flame during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Florien Choblet - Pool/Getty Images AsiaPac |
It's TRON!
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| Entertainers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Dan Istitene/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Beijing segment during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Beijing segment during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Beijing segment during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Beijing segment during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
Next up, Beijing 2022!
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| Entertainers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
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| Entertainers perform during the Beijing segment during the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on February 25, 2018 in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. Feb. 24, 2018 - Source: David Ramos/Getty Images AsiaPac |
Thank you, PyeongChang! It has been an exciting Olympics. Thank you, volunteers and staff, and locals for welcoming us to your home. It has been a spectacular experience.
I especially enjoyed the performers in the TRON light suits. Sensibly, they each had a safety tether.
ReplyDeleteLX, Those performers were awesome! I was mesmerized by their fantastic light show and dance moves as they bounced all around and rolled and moved all over the place. The drones were cool. The lights and scenes were spectacular. And those dancers were amazing.
DeleteI'm not sure about K Pop, but I admit, it's pretty loud and high energy.
It was a sensational show, one of the best Closing Ceremonies ever!
Thank you for another round of Olympic coverage.
ReplyDeleteMJ, You're Welcome! I love watching the Olympics for the great stories and to see athletes do amazing feats. And there are always surprises when champions come out of nowhere and take the top spot!
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