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Live updates: 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi

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Red was not a Winter Olympics fan. He told me: "Know the definition of a Winter Olympics writer? It's a baseball writer with a ski cap."

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:04:24 PM
So far, the "preshow" consists of dimmed lights and much of the peoples' most popular and refreshing trance music. Ugh. #IHateTranceMusic

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:07:15 PM
Pre-ceremonies reading: My column on how the strong people of Sochi are defying the terror threat factor: mercurynews.com/sports/ci_2507…

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:09:40 PM
Opening Ceremony venue has the look of an indoor stadium, but it sure feels colder inside than weather outside #Sochi2014

by Kurt Kragthorpe via twitter 2/7/2014 3:10:15 PM
And a previous piece with my assessment of the Olympic readiness, featuring delusional quotes from Russian officials: mercurynews.com/sports/ci_2507…

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:12:57 PM
Nordic combined athlete Todd Lodwick, competing in his sixth Olympics, will be the U.S.'s flagbearer. Story from John Meyer of the Denver Post:

America's only six-time Winter Olympian named Team USA flag bearer

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 3:14:04 PM

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Turns out someone else got a picture of that stray dog I mentioned. Thanks, @jellingworth : http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4S0ljCUAEVbIB.jpg

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:14:08 PM
Black Sea. Sunset. Opening ceremonies. #Olympics #Sochi2014 #TeamUSA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4TeoFIgAEJKsn.jpg

by Jamie Anderson via twitter 2/7/2014 3:17:42 PM
Thx, Stan, was fun. And I'm now live blogging opening ceremonies at bit.ly/1iw6Fum @BungerKCBS About to chat w/@MercPurdy in #Sochi

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:20:37 PM
Now, after a loud rock band plays loudly, a host and hostess "welcome" people. Problem is,stands are just half filled. Long security lines?

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:23:19 PM
Fisht Stadium during Opening Ceremony rehearsal Feb.1. (David Goldman/AP)

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 3:24:41 PM

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Opening Ceremonies are held at Fisht Stadium, which seats 40,000. Here's what it looks like at night:

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 3:25:02 PM

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You've never heard Queen's "We Are The Champions" until you've heard it in Russian, as we're doing right now here at the ceremonies.

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:26:27 PM
Olympic park looking beautiful as the sun sets http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4W2ThIEAA6nRP.jpg

by skeletonamy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:26:35 PM
#USAhalfpipe is ready for #openingceremonies #Sochi2014 #goteamusa #TeamUSA #prompic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4WH0uIEAAJRnA.jpg

by annad93 via twitter 2/7/2014 3:27:25 PM
The Russians do know that Queen's lead singer, Freddie Mercury, was guilty of gay propaganda, right? Someone is going to be in big trouble!

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:27:30 PM
Note empty seats in upper deck, with ceremonies starting in 30 minutes. Maybe they'll fill up soon. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4a5CRCQAA588G.jpg

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 3:30:22 PM
Impress your friends at the water cooler: The 2014 U.S. Olympic Team is comprised of 230 athletes, the largest athlete delegation for any nation in the history of the Olympic Winter Games.

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 3:31:06 PM

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Sundance's Steve Nyman announces he's in Sunday's downhill, via coaches' lineup selection

by Kurt Kragthorpe via twitter 2/7/2014 3:31:36 PM
#sochi2014 #OpeningCeremony Athletes emerging from underground http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4p_3fIgAAfV79.jpg

by Jason Blevins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:36:22 PM
Team Austria marching by my location. I truly dig this parade. And we're underway. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4qIRECAAEUKx5.jpg

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 4:36:56 PM
A complete photo gallery of Opening Ceremonies as they happen:
PHOTOS: Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Photos of the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 7, 2014 in Sochi.

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 4:40:56 PM

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Up to the Bs now as Brazil enters...

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 4:42:08 PM

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I think this guy must also be a Braves and Falcons fan. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4snqVCEAE5DHU.jpg

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 4:47:50 PM
We're following the Russian alphabet. That explains why Zimbabwe just entered.

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 4:47:56 PM

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Gotta say: If Sochi has palm trees, isn't this one Opening Ceremony that you want without a roof?

by Mark Kiszla via twitter 2/7/2014 4:48:30 PM
Germany and its rainbow outfits. Perfect for Putin's Russia. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4sj9tIUAAZdrY.jpg

by Christine Brennan via twitter 2/7/2014 4:49:19 PM
Liking the Canadians' understated, traditional look. They're having a good time too

by Kurt Kragthorpe via twitter 2/7/2014 4:53:38 PM
Canada boasts a 220-member delegation of athletes (BBC)

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 4:53:58 PM

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Team Canada. Sharp outfits . But why's that SEC fan so excited? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4uRYfIcAAIDkN.jpg

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 4:55:02 PM
I like this strategy: Athletes enter very early & seats are saved for them so they can watch the rest comfortably--no standing on infield.

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 4:56:13 PM
Canadians win the waving medal #sochi2014 #OpeningCeremony #dappermounties http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4vj_nIEAAltNk.jpg

by Jason Blevins via twitter 2/7/2014 5:00:41 PM
Yes, @SanJoseSharks fans, that is Sandis Ozolinsh carrying the Latvian flag at front of team. He's 41,still playing in KHL. Happy for him.

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 5:01:35 PM
Can you guess by their outfit which country this is? (AP)

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 5:01:39 PM

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While everybody else at Oly spams you with spoiler Opening Ceremony pix I send photo of my lunch #fisheye http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4v78UIIAAq5Xb.jpg

by Mark Kiszla via twitter 2/7/2014 5:02:19 PM
Torch lighting still more than an hour away. @brinkeguthrie Did Pooter really have his GF light the torch? Seriously?

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 5:03:14 PM
I have always thought Oly uniforms were like bridesmaid dresses. Where you gonna ever wear em again without getting laughed at?

by Mark Kiszla via twitter 2/7/2014 5:03:53 PM
Norway, one of the countries that should do well in the medal standings, enters (BBC)

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 5:04:08 PM

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Poland in the house! My peeps here to finish 13th in every 12 person race. Only kid the ones I love.

by Mark Kiszla via twitter 2/7/2014 5:05:28 PM
OK, @markkiszla , if we're doing food shots , here was my pre- ceremony lunch of Russian stroganoff. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4wx5ECYAAJzl4.jpg

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 5:06:00 PM
That was so amazing! What a rush, marching into the stadium with Team USA! #Sochi2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4_ePCCEAAfTz3.jpg

by Jessie Diggins via twitter 2/7/2014 6:21:21 PM
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, center, and Russian President Vladimir Putin wave during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics. (Matt Dunham/AP)

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 6:24:32 PM

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It's Putin time! He stands up to declare the Games open. And then applauds himself. Hey, it's Russian tradition.

by MercPurdy via twitter 2/7/2014 6:27:01 PM
Time for the doves of peace.

by Gary Kicinski via Digital First Media 2/7/2014 6:27:57 PM

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Bach invites Putin to open games

by Steve Wilson via twitter 2/7/2014 6:29:09 PM