The Sochi Olympics Told Through Instagram

Athletes, sports fans, and photographers capture the 2014 Winter Olympics on their Smartphones.

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Similar to most cultural events these days, the Sochi Winter Olympics are being recorded via Instagram, showcasing striking images captured during the many events of the Games. From selfies to sunsets, Instagram users offer an up-close and personal view of the Winter Olympics this year. Getty photographers, Olympic competitors, and various fans contributed to this stream of intense photos. While some images capture the energy, focus, and grace of the athletes, others present impressive scenery or more playful moments outside of the competitions. Experience the visual power of the Games with The Sochi Olympics Told Through Instagram.

The Sochi mountains lit by the sun

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The picturesque view from an airplane arriving in Sochi

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Athletic poise captured during the ice skating competition

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By far the coolest haircut of the Olympics

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A giant, inflatable glove presides over the Winter Olympics

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Julia Mancuso surfs the Black Sea one last time before heading back to the US

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Team Russia ready to compete in style

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Photographer Ivan Kukharenko shoots the colorful landscape

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Kukharenko captures boundless movement at the skeleton competition

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A sea of photographers at the Sochi Olympics

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The glowing Olympic cauldron captured by photographer Laurent Gillieron

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Hanging out on the ski lift

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A Sochi photographer used a special app for the effects in this photo

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An incredible view of the freestyle skiing event

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Skier Nick Goepper shows off his skills with this handplant

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This aerial ski jumper takes a big leap of faith

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US skier Joss Christensen captures an image of the golden sunset reflected in his medal

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CNN producer Ben Wyatt captures this moving photo during the figure skating competition

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US competitor Hannah Teter shows that selfies can be taken anywhere

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The Olympic torch shines brightly at night

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Getty Photographer Stuart Hannagan snaps the snowboarders in action

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A beautiful sunset at the Sochi Olympics by Hannagan

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Hoping the clouds will lift later on in the competition, freestyle skier Kelsey Serwa posts a photo of the dense fog

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US halfpipe skier Andrew Woods in an action-filled moment on the slopes

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US snowboarder Justin Reiter scatters the ashes of a friend

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Peter Adam Crook, the British Virgin Islands freestyle skier, captures a serene view of the snowy mountains

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Crook competing at Sochi Olympics

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