Flags, fireworks and more! The 2018 Winter Olympics officially kicked off in PyeongChang, South Korea, on Friday, February 9. Scroll down to see the best photos from the opening ceremony!
2018 Winter Olympics: See the Best Photos From the Opening Ceremony in PyeongChang
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2018 Winter Olympics: See the Best Photos From the Opening Ceremony in PyeongChang
Flags, fireworks and more! The 2018 Winter Olympics officially kicked off in PyeongChang, South Korea, on Friday, February 9. Scroll down to see the best photos from the opening ceremony!
Credit: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
2018 Winter Olympics: See the Best Photos From the Opening Ceremony in PyeongChang
Flags, fireworks and more! The 2018 Winter Olympics officially kicked off in PyeongChang, South Korea, on Friday, February 9. Scroll down to see the best photos from the opening ceremony!
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He’s Back
Tonga’s shirtless flag bearer Pita Taufatofua, who first became a viral sensation during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, returned, appearing more oiled-up than ever.
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Welcome to PyeongChang
A selection of talented performers entertained the crowd during the ceremony.
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Five Rings
A group of eight people carried out the Olympic flag.
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Supporting the U.S.
Second Lady Karen Pence and Vice President Mike Pence watched the ceremony from the stands.
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National Pride
North Korean cheerleaders sang and waved their country’s flag.
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Defying Gravity
One performance featured some incredible stunts that found the act jumping in the air.
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Red, White and Blue
Flag bearer Erin Hamlin carried the American flag while leading out her country.
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Bundled Up
Snowboarder Shaun White showed off his Team USA gloves while waving to the crowd.
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Grand Entrance
Alpine skiier Lindsey Vonn was carried into the stadium on one of her teammate’s shoulders.
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All Smiles
Athletes from the U.S. appeared to be excited to kick off the games.
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Seeing Double
A group of performers wore matching white uniforms and carried drums during a dance number.
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A Sight to See
One of the performances lit up the stage with its cool design.
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Say Cheese
Some of the performers snapped photos of themselves before the ceremony kicked off.
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Hey, Soohorang!
The Olympic mascot waved to the crowd while entering PyeongChang Olympic Stadium.
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Heating Up
Some of the performers used fire during their exciting acts.
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Angelic
Another performance featured someone wearing oversize angel wings in the center of the stadium.
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Almost Time
Torchbearers carried the Olympic flame to its cauldron.
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Let the Games Begin
Colorful fireworks were displayed behind the Olympic Cauldron outside the stadium.
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