12 Sweet Parenting Moments From The Olympics

Caroline Bologna
France's Marie Martinod celebrates with her daughter after the women's ski halfpipe final. (Photo: Loic Venance/AFP/Getty Images)
France's Marie Martinod celebrates with her daughter after the women's ski halfpipe final. (Photo: Loic Venance/AFP/Getty Images)

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, have created a number of triumphant and devastating moments.

Many Olympians take this emotional journey with their most devoted fans, their parents and their children. In fact, some of the most heartwarming moments at the games have been between the elite athletes and their kids ― or their own parents.

Regardless of whether they earned the coveted top spot on the podium, these Olympians shared some golden moments with their families.

David Wise, USA, Freestyle Skiing

David Wise celebrates with his son Malachi, daughter Nayeli and wife Alexandra after taking first place during the freestyle skiing halfpipe men's finals on Feb. 22.
David Wise celebrates with his son Malachi, daughter Nayeli and wife Alexandra after taking first place during the freestyle skiing halfpipe men's finals on Feb. 22.

Alexander Kopacz, Canada, Bobsled

Janet Kopacz hugs her son Alexander Kopacz after he and Justin Kripps tie for the gold medal with a German sled in the two-man bobsled on Feb. 19.
Janet Kopacz hugs her son Alexander Kopacz after he and Justin Kripps tie for the gold medal with a German sled in the two-man bobsled on Feb. 19.

Hanna Öberg, Sweden, Biathlon

Hanna Öberg and her mother celebrate after she wins gold in the women's 15km individual biathlon event on Feb. 15.
Hanna Öberg and her mother celebrate after she wins gold in the women's 15km individual biathlon event on Feb. 15.

James Wisniewski, USA, Ice Hockey

James Wisniewski wishes his daughter, Jamie, a happy fifth birthday after defeating Slovakia in a men's ice hockey preliminary round game on Feb. 16.
James Wisniewski wishes his daughter, Jamie, a happy fifth birthday after defeating Slovakia in a men's ice hockey preliminary round game on Feb. 16.

Marie Martinod, France, Freestyle Skiing

Marie Martinod and her daughter celebrate on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's ski halfpipe final on Feb. 19.
Marie Martinod and her daughter celebrate on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's ski halfpipe final on Feb. 19.

Dom Parsons, Great Britain, Skeleton

Dom Parsons poses with his parents after getting a bronze medal in the men's skeleton.
Dom Parsons poses with his parents after getting a bronze medal in the men's skeleton.

Felix Loch, Germany, Luge

Felix Loch is consoled by his father, Norbert Loch, after finishing fifth overall in the luge men's singles on Feb. 11.
Felix Loch is consoled by his father, Norbert Loch, after finishing fifth overall in the luge men's singles on Feb. 11.

Lara Gut, Switzerland, Alpine Skiing

Alpine skier Lara Gut is comforted by her father, Pauli, after the women's super-G event.
Alpine skier Lara Gut is comforted by her father, Pauli, after the women's super-G event.

Kacey Bellamy, USA, Ice Hockey

Kacey Bellamy shows her mother, Maura, her women's ice hockey gold medal on Feb. 22.
Kacey Bellamy shows her mother, Maura, her women's ice hockey gold medal on Feb. 22.

Chloe Kim, USA, Snowboarding

Chloe Kim poses for a photo with her parents and other family members on Feb. 14, just days after winning gold in the snowboarding women's halfpipe.
Chloe Kim poses for a photo with her parents and other family members on Feb. 14, just days after winning gold in the snowboarding women's halfpipe.

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