On Friday, hundreds of athletes from all over the world marched into the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium in the Parade of Nations to kick off the 2018 Winter Olympics. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a part of the patriotic procession?
Fortunately for us, several athletes — and spectators — captured an up-close look at Team USA’s entrance at the main event. And it’s just as high-energy as you’d think.
“Alright! Here we go!” Olympic snowboarder Shaun White is heard saying in a Snapchat video as he filed into the main area of the stadium with more than 240 other U.
Fortunately for us, several athletes — and spectators — captured an up-close look at Team USA’s entrance at the main event. And it’s just as high-energy as you’d think.
“Alright! Here we go!” Olympic snowboarder Shaun White is heard saying in a Snapchat video as he filed into the main area of the stadium with more than 240 other U.
- 2/9/2018
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
The 2018 Winter Olympics officially kicked off while everyone on this side of Earth was asleep ... and while ya snoozed ya also lost out on Team USA walking out to "Gangnam Style"!!! The U.S. of A was led by flag bearer and luger Erin Hamlin at the Opening Ceremony's Parade of Nations in South Korea. Veep Mike Pence was among the dignitaries who watched from his suite ... no doubt the spotlight belonged to Team USA...
- 2/9/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Team USA has arrived!
U.S. Olympians marched into PyeongChang Olympic Stadium at the 2018 Winter Olympics with wide smiles on Friday during the ceremonial kick-off of the Games. The group added a special touch to the opening ceremony as South Korea showcased its culture through performance and spectacle on the world stage.
The group waved and dancing into the venue, and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gave a wave to the athletes from the stands.
Many of the U.S. athletes sported Americana-inspired outfits provided by Polo Ralph Lauren at the event. The ensemble featured slim-fit moto jeans, fringed cowboy gloves,...
U.S. Olympians marched into PyeongChang Olympic Stadium at the 2018 Winter Olympics with wide smiles on Friday during the ceremonial kick-off of the Games. The group added a special touch to the opening ceremony as South Korea showcased its culture through performance and spectacle on the world stage.
The group waved and dancing into the venue, and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gave a wave to the athletes from the stands.
Many of the U.S. athletes sported Americana-inspired outfits provided by Polo Ralph Lauren at the event. The ensemble featured slim-fit moto jeans, fringed cowboy gloves,...
- 2/9/2018
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
In frigid temperatures and under the watch of spectators around the world, South Korea opened the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang on Friday night — or Friday morning here in the U.S. — with a joyous ceremony centered on peace.
The colorful, culture-filled ceremony featured a group of young kids who appeared to embark on a journey through South Korea’s rugged mountains with Pyeongchang’s official Olympic mascot, Soohorang, a white tiger. Soon, the children encountered several other creatures, and a group of drummers stunned the crowd as they played along with a group of surrounding performers.
The crowd roared as the drummers performed and,...
The colorful, culture-filled ceremony featured a group of young kids who appeared to embark on a journey through South Korea’s rugged mountains with Pyeongchang’s official Olympic mascot, Soohorang, a white tiger. Soon, the children encountered several other creatures, and a group of drummers stunned the crowd as they played along with a group of surrounding performers.
The crowd roared as the drummers performed and,...
- 2/9/2018
- by Adam Carlson
- PEOPLE.com
While Team USA member Erin Hamlin was chosen to lead dozens of athletes through the Parade of Nations at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, American speed skater Shani Davis called into question the circumstances around her selection.
Davis, who was in contention to become flag bearer during a voting process led by Olympic officials, called the method in which Hamlin was picked “dishonorable” in a tweet shortly after the announcement.
In his post, Davis included a reference to February being Black History Month, hinting that he believes race may have played a part in the pick (Hamlin is white,...
Davis, who was in contention to become flag bearer during a voting process led by Olympic officials, called the method in which Hamlin was picked “dishonorable” in a tweet shortly after the announcement.
In his post, Davis included a reference to February being Black History Month, hinting that he believes race may have played a part in the pick (Hamlin is white,...
- 2/9/2018
- by Jason Duaine Hahn
- PEOPLE.com
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