The Best Pics Of Today's Olympic Competitions

Bummed you didn't get tickets to the most exciting event in winter sports this year? Can't believe you're about to miss your favorite alpine skiers? Wish you could see the bobsledding competition in real time? Don't fret. HuffPostSports and the HuffPost photo team are your eyes and ears in Sochi during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia.

From (add details about photos of the day), here's a selection of the most memorable photographs of Day 1 of the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Check back tomorrow as we'll have even more more photos from the XXII Olympic Winter Games.

Kim Donghyeon of South Korea in action during a Men's Singles Luge training session ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at the Sanki Sliding Center on February 6, 2014 in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014 in Sochi.
Kim Donghyeon of South Korea in action during a Men's Singles Luge training session ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at the Sanki Sliding Center on February 6, 2014 in Sochi, Russia on February 7, 2014 in Sochi.
Czech Republic's Roman Koudelka makes an attempt during the men's normal hill ski jumping training ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Czech Republic's Roman Koudelka makes an attempt during the men's normal hill ski jumping training ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Speedskater Sven Kramer of the Netherlands trains at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
Speedskater Sven Kramer of the Netherlands trains at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
France's Simon Desthieux shoots during a biathlon training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
France's Simon Desthieux shoots during a biathlon training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
A spectator poses as she arrives for the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
A spectator poses as she arrives for the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Fireworks explode over the Fisht Olympic Stadium at the begining of the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 7, 2014 in Sochi.
Fireworks explode over the Fisht Olympic Stadium at the begining of the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics on February 7, 2014 in Sochi.
Geometric figures are readied to be opened into the Olympic rings as performers sing during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi.
Geometric figures are readied to be opened into the Olympic rings as performers sing during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi.
At the Winter Olympics in Sochi, the Opoening Ceremonies were held at the Fisht Olympic Stadium.  Dreams of Russia is the theme of the ceremonies.  A girl flies through the air on a magical kite ride through history.
At the Winter Olympics in Sochi, the Opoening Ceremonies were held at the Fisht Olympic Stadium. Dreams of Russia is the theme of the ceremonies. A girl flies through the air on a magical kite ride through history.
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
The Olympic Cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.
The Olympic Cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014.

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Kamil Aizetulin gets his face painted in the colors of the Russian flag during a women's ski cross seeding run at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Kamil Aizetulin gets his face painted in the colors of the Russian flag during a women's ski cross seeding run at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
France's Ophelie David, Canada's Kelsey Serwa, Canada's Marielle Thompson and Sweden's Anna Holmlund (from left) compete in the ski cross final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
France's Ophelie David, Canada's Kelsey Serwa, Canada's Marielle Thompson and Sweden's Anna Holmlund (from left) compete in the ski cross final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Canada's Ryan Fry, center, delivers the rock while teammates Ryan Harnden, left, and E.J. Harnden, right, sweep the ice, during the men's curling gold medal game against Britain at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Canada's Ryan Fry, center, delivers the rock while teammates Ryan Harnden, left, and E.J. Harnden, right, sweep the ice, during the men's curling gold medal game against Britain at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Elise Christie of Britain, left, and Li Jianrou of China crash out in a women's 1000m short track speed skating semifinal at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Elise Christie of Britain, left, and Li Jianrou of China crash out in a women's 1000m short track speed skating semifinal at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist blocks a shot by Finland during the third period of a men's semifinal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Sweden goaltender Henrik Lundqvist blocks a shot by Finland during the third period of a men's semifinal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Russia's Anastasia Chirtcova crashes during a women's ski cross heat at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Russia's Anastasia Chirtcova crashes during a women's ski cross heat at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Russia's Ekaterina Shumilova competes during the women's biathlon 4x6k relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Russia's Ekaterina Shumilova competes during the women's biathlon 4x6k relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Gold medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States skis past a gate in the second run of the women's slalom at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Gold medal winner Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States skis past a gate in the second run of the women's slalom at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
The team from the United States, piloted by Steven Holcomb, take a curve during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
The team from the United States, piloted by Steven Holcomb, take a curve during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Drops of water sit along the edge of the pool at the Olympic cauldron as the sun sets in Sochi, Russia, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014.
Drops of water sit along the edge of the pool at the Olympic cauldron as the sun sets in Sochi, Russia, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 21, 2014.
Germany's team celebrate winning the silver as Norway's gold medal winners applaud, during the flower ceremony of the Nordic combined Gundersen large hill team competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Germany's team celebrate winning the silver as Norway's gold medal winners applaud, during the flower ceremony of the Nordic combined Gundersen large hill team competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Polish speed skaters pass over a reflection on the ice from a screen above, during a training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 20, 2014.
Polish speed skaters pass over a reflection on the ice from a screen above, during a training session at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 20, 2014.
Canada's Jill Officer (C) throws the stone during the Women's Curling Gold Medal Game at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 20, 2014.
Canada's Jill Officer (C) throws the stone during the Women's Curling Gold Medal Game at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 20, 2014.
Gabrielle Daleman of Canada falls as she competes in the women's free skate figure skating finals, at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Gabrielle Daleman of Canada falls as she competes in the women's free skate figure skating finals, at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Bernhard Gruber of Austria, Johannes Rydzek of Germany and Magnus Krog of Norway compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics Nordic Combined Men's Team 4 x 5 km at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on Feb. 20, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Bernhard Gruber of Austria, Johannes Rydzek of Germany and Magnus Krog of Norway compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics Nordic Combined Men's Team 4 x 5 km at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center on Feb. 20, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Jean Frederic Chapuis of France, right, leads compatriots Arnaud Bovolenta, second right, and Jonathan Midol, third right, as Canada's Brady Leman crashes in the men's ski cross final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.
Jean Frederic Chapuis of France, right, leads compatriots Arnaud Bovolenta, second right, and Jonathan Midol, third right, as Canada's Brady Leman crashes in the men's ski cross final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, on Feb. 20, 2014.
Lara Stalder of Switzerland celebrates her team's 4-3 win over Sweden in the women's bronze medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Lara Stalder of Switzerland celebrates her team's 4-3 win over Sweden in the women's bronze medal ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Nino Deisadze, an actress with the acrobatic group Jump Evolution, performs a backflip in front of the Bolshoy Ice Dome while entertaining spectators in the Olympic Park at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Nino Deisadze, an actress with the acrobatic group Jump Evolution, performs a backflip in front of the Bolshoy Ice Dome while entertaining spectators in the Olympic Park at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
The team from Germany, piloted by Maximilian Arndt, start a run during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
The team from Germany, piloted by Maximilian Arndt, start a run during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
A visitor to the Olympic Park is silhouetted while walking past the Olympic cauldron at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
A visitor to the Olympic Park is silhouetted while walking past the Olympic cauldron at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Feb. 20, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Canada's skip Jennifer Jones yells instructions during her team's victory over Great Britain in the women's curling semifinals, at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.
Canada's skip Jennifer Jones yells instructions during her team's victory over Great Britain in the women's curling semifinals, at the Ice Cube Curling Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.
Russian supporters wait for the Medal Ceremony at the Sochi medals plaza during the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 19, 2014.
Russian supporters wait for the Medal Ceremony at the Sochi medals plaza during the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 19, 2014.
Polina Edmunds of the United States competes in the women's short program figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Polina Edmunds of the United States competes in the women's short program figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Russia forward Ilya Kovalchuk reacts after scoring a goal against Finland during the first period of a men's quarterfinal ice hockey game, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Russia forward Ilya Kovalchuk reacts after scoring a goal against Finland during the first period of a men's quarterfinal ice hockey game, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Two spectators pose for photos with Sochi Olympics mascots during the snowboard parallel giant slalom qualifying round at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Two spectators pose for photos with Sochi Olympics mascots during the snowboard parallel giant slalom qualifying round at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Norway's Petter Northug is followed by his competitors during the men's cross-country team sprint final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Norway's Petter Northug is followed by his competitors during the men's cross-country team sprint final at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Czech Republic's Michael Frolik (L) vies with US Kevin Shattenkirk in front of US goalkeeper Jonathan Quick (top) during the Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals match between the USA and the Czech Republic, at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 19, 2014.
Czech Republic's Michael Frolik (L) vies with US Kevin Shattenkirk in front of US goalkeeper Jonathan Quick (top) during the Men's Ice Hockey Quarterfinals match between the USA and the Czech Republic, at the Shayba Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 19, 2014.
Italy's Davide Simoncelli approaches a gate in the first run of the men's giant slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Italy's Davide Simoncelli approaches a gate in the first run of the men's giant slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
The team from Italy ITA-1, piloted by Simone Bertazzo, start a run during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
The team from Italy ITA-1, piloted by Simone Bertazzo, start a run during the men's four-man bobsled training at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Norway's Tiril Eckhoff shoots during the mixed biathlon relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Norway's Tiril Eckhoff shoots during the mixed biathlon relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
The track is reflected in the goggles of Canada's CAN-2 pilot Jennifer Ciochetti as she starts their first run during the women's two-man bobsled competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
The track is reflected in the goggles of Canada's CAN-2 pilot Jennifer Ciochetti as she starts their first run during the women's two-man bobsled competition at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
France's Pierre Vaultier, left, celebrates taking the gold medal ahead of silver medalist Nikolai Olyunin of Russia, right, and bronze medalist Alex Deibold of the United States, in the men's snowboard cross final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
France's Pierre Vaultier, left, celebrates taking the gold medal ahead of silver medalist Nikolai Olyunin of Russia, right, and bronze medalist Alex Deibold of the United States, in the men's snowboard cross final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Charles Hamelin of Canada crashes out in a men's 500m short track speedskating heat at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Charles Hamelin of Canada crashes out in a men's 500m short track speedskating heat at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Sochi, Russia.
Women's giant slalom gold medal winner Tina Maze of Slovenia leaves the podium draped in her national flag after a flower ceremony at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Women's giant slalom gold medal winner Tina Maze of Slovenia leaves the podium draped in her national flag after a flower ceremony at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.
Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Babenko (L) and Germany's Patrick Beckert compete in the Men's Speed Skating 10000m at the Adler Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 18, 2014.
Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Babenko (L) and Germany's Patrick Beckert compete in the Men's Speed Skating 10000m at the Adler Arena during the Sochi Winter Olympics on Feb. 18, 2014.

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