Fireworks explode over the Olympic park at the end of the closing ceremony for the Sochi Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23.
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Fireworks explode over the Olympic park at the end of the closing ceremony for the Sochi Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23.
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The Olympic rings are lit by fireworks as the closing ceremony comes to an end.
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The Olympic rings are lit by fireworks as the closing ceremony comes to an end.
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South Korean artists perform during the closing ceremony. Pyeongchang, South Korea, will host the Winter Olympics in 2018.
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South Korean artists perform during the closing ceremony. Pyeongchang, South Korea, will host the Winter Olympics in 2018.
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The Olympic flag is handed over to Lee Seok-rai, mayor of Pyeongchang.
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The Olympic flag is handed over to Lee Seok-rai, mayor of Pyeongchang.
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Olympic mascots the Hare, the Polar Bear and the Leopard stand by the extinguished Olympic flame.
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Olympic mascots the Hare, the Polar Bear and the Leopard stand by the extinguished Olympic flame.
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A balloon floats through falling confetti during the ceremony.
Winter Olympics closing ceremony —
A balloon floats through falling confetti during the ceremony.
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The Bear mascot blows out the Olympic flame.
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The Bear mascot blows out the Olympic flame.
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Dancers celebrate Russian ballet.
Winter Olympics closing ceremony —
Dancers celebrate Russian ballet.
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A dancer gleams during the closing ceremony.
Winter Olympics closing ceremony —
A dancer gleams during the closing ceremony.
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A performer hangs from a wire in front of the Olympic rings.
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A performer hangs from a wire in front of the Olympic rings.
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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin helped close the Games.
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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin helped close the Games.
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A boat floats through the air.
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A boat floats through the air.
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The flags of the competing nations enter the arena.
Winter Olympics closing ceremony —
The flags of the competing nations enter the arena.
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Dancers deliver a nod to the malfunction of an Olympic ring during the opening ceremony.
Winter Olympics closing ceremony —
Dancers deliver a nod to the malfunction of an Olympic ring during the opening ceremony.
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The Olympic and Russian flags are raised as the Russian national anthem is sung.
Winter Olympics closing ceremony —
The Olympic and Russian flags are raised as the Russian national anthem is sung.
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