Ever wondered how they shoot those amazing snowboard videos? See the hexacopter top right.
Drone cameras —
Ever wondered how they shoot those amazing snowboard videos? See the hexacopter top right.
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The athletes also helped -- snowboard cross winner Eva Samkova provided insight into her sport by wearing a camera on her helmet. The painted mustache apparently brings her good luck -- well, it certainly worked this time.
Helmet cam —
The athletes also helped -- snowboard cross winner Eva Samkova provided insight into her sport by wearing a camera on her helmet. The painted mustache apparently brings her good luck -- well, it certainly worked this time.
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Can you spot the photographer? Sweden's John Eklund might not have made it onto the podium, but his reflective goggles caught some attention in the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.
Reflective goggles —
Can you spot the photographer? Sweden's John Eklund might not have made it onto the podium, but his reflective goggles caught some attention in the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.
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Olympic competition offers great chances to show off your patriotism. Russia's hockey star Alexander Ovechkin did so with custom-made skates featuring the Winter Games host's flag.
Ovechkin's skates —
Olympic competition offers great chances to show off your patriotism. Russia's hockey star Alexander Ovechkin did so with custom-made skates featuring the Winter Games host's flag.
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When he heard that the temperature might rise as high as 18 degrees during the men's cross-country 15 km race, Norway's Chris Andre Jespersen took a radical step and competed in cutoff sports tights. He finished sixth.
Skiing shorts —
When he heard that the temperature might rise as high as 18 degrees during the men's cross-country 15 km race, Norway's Chris Andre Jespersen took a radical step and competed in cutoff sports tights. He finished sixth.
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Not sure if it's because his name's anagram is "Fair Brain" or if it's a fashion statement, but Canadian skeleton racer John Fairbairn's helmet was one of the coolest pieces of headgear at the Sochi Games.
Inside out helmet? —
Not sure if it's because his name's anagram is "Fair Brain" or if it's a fashion statement, but Canadian skeleton racer John Fairbairn's helmet was one of the coolest pieces of headgear at the Sochi Games.
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Fairbairn's was just one example of the stylish helmets on show.
Skeleton style —
Fairbairn's was just one example of the stylish helmets on show.
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Katie Uhlaender of the United States shows a bald eagle design on her helmet before her skeleton training run.
Bald eagle —
Katie Uhlaender of the United States shows a bald eagle design on her helmet before her skeleton training run.
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After 2010, it was hard to believe anyone could out-do the Norway curling team's pants. Four years later, Norway won the pants competition again.
Norwegian trousers —
After 2010, it was hard to believe anyone could out-do the Norway curling team's pants. Four years later, Norway won the pants competition again.
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While U.S. hockey goalkeeper Jessie Vetter looks down during a break in play, her helmet reveals a scary version of Lady Liberty.
Lady Liberty —
While U.S. hockey goalkeeper Jessie Vetter looks down during a break in play, her helmet reveals a scary version of Lady Liberty.
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Sometimes, the materials seem unreal. Here is Shaun White's snowboard, looking like it's made of rubber.
Bendy board —
Sometimes, the materials seem unreal. Here is Shaun White's snowboard, looking like it's made of rubber.
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But high-tech materials don't always deliver. The U.S. speed skating team sported new high-tech suits from Under Armour, helped in the design by aerospace giant Lockheed Martin. But the Americans, including 2006 and 2010 gold medalist Shani Davis, came home empty-handed.
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But high-tech materials don't always deliver. The U.S. speed skating team sported new high-tech suits from Under Armour, helped in the design by aerospace giant Lockheed Martin. But the Americans, including 2006 and 2010 gold medalist Shani Davis, came home empty-handed.
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The American two-man bobsleighs were made by German car manufacturer BMW. The fiberglass, ergonomic sleigh with brand new steering system delivered, as Steven Holcomb and Steven Langton won bronze -- Team USA's first medal in this event for 62 years.
The BMW sleigh —
The American two-man bobsleighs were made by German car manufacturer BMW. The fiberglass, ergonomic sleigh with brand new steering system delivered, as Steven Holcomb and Steven Langton won bronze -- Team USA's first medal in this event for 62 years.
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Luge shoes were definitely among the strangest equipment seen in Sochi. The lightweight, aerodynamic "booties" have firm, smooth outer soles and are not designed for walking, as the foot completely straightens out when the zipper is closed.
Luge booties —
Luge shoes were definitely among the strangest equipment seen in Sochi. The lightweight, aerodynamic "booties" have firm, smooth outer soles and are not designed for walking, as the foot completely straightens out when the zipper is closed.
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