PHOTOS: Closing Ceremony – 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
February 23, 2014
Fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of the Bolshoy Ice Dome Sunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
A performer is suspended by cables during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7941 )
A group forms the Olympic rings in formation during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__2AO5760 )
People watch the fireworks overhead during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__2AO5907 )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic StadiumSunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
Flag bearers parade ahead of athletes during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014. PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images ( 527424987 )
A youth choir sings during the Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
The polar bear mascot extinguishes the Olympic Flame during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014. The 2018 Winter Olympic games are scheduled to take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea. ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images ( 527432162 )
President Vladimir Putin waves to the crowd during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7821 )
Performers dance during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7725 )
Dancers pay homage to Russia's rich history of ballet during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8049 )
Performers during the Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
U.S. Olympians enter the Fisht Stadium as part of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) ( 474444819 )
A girl with a Russian flag painted on her face blows bubbles as she waits for the start of the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) ( APTOPIX Sochi Olympics Closing Ceremony )
Dancers pay homage to Russia's rich history of ballet during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8032 )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014. DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images ( 527428323 )
Mass start cross country champion Russian Alexander Legkov celebrates as fellow countrymen Maxim Vylegzhanin (left) and Ilia Chernousov (bronze) during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7892 )
Artists perform after the handing over ceremony to the city of PyeongChang during the Closing Ceremony in Fisht Olympic Stadium at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.. PyeongChang is host of the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. EPA/VINCENT JANNINK ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic StadiumSunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic StadiumSunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
Fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of the Bolshoy Ice Dome Sunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
Performers pay homage to Russia's rich history of literature during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8099 )
epa04098277 Athletes from Brazil dance after the Closing Ceremony in Fisht Olympic Stadium at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. EPA/TATYANA ZENKOVICH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic StadiumSunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
United States' Julie Chu carries her nation's flag while participating in the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ( Sochi Olympics Closing Ceremony )
Athletes arrive during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ( Sochi Olympics Closing Ceremony )
Fireworks explode over Olympic Park during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony on February 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) ( 474444361 )
The shadow of artists fall on a giant balloon meant to represent the moon during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) ( APTOPIX Sochi Olympics Closing Ceremony )
epa04098269 Performers wave during the Closing Ceremony in Fisht Olympic Stadium at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. EPA/TATYANA ZENKOVICH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
A piano player performs during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip ) ( APTOPIX Sochi Olympics Closing Ceremony )
Dancers pay homage to Russia's rich history of ballet during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8024 )
Mass start cross country champion Russian Alexander Legkov celebrates as fellow countrymen Maxim Vylegzhanin (left) and Ilia Chernousov (bronze) during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7923 )
The stadium is lit blue during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__2AO5652 )
Athletes parade during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Yeon-Je Jung/Pool/Getty Images) ( 474435455 )
epa04098276 Athletes from Canada dance after the Closing Ceremony in Fisht Olympic Stadium at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games, Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. EPA/TATYANA ZENKOVICH ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Performers pay homage to Russia's rich history of literature during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8062 )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic StadiumSunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
Fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of the Bolshoy Ice Dome Sunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic StadiumSunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
Performers pay homage to Russia's rich history of musical composers during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7983 )
Performers pay homage to Russia's rich history of literature during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8082 )
Performers pay homage to Russia's circus culture during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8134 )
Performers pay homage to Russia's circus culture during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8119 )
A pianist performs an ode to Russia's rich history of musical composers during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7966 )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic StadiumSunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
Fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic Stadium Sunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
The Rabbit, Polar Bear and Leopard Olympic mascots perform in the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium on February 23, 2014. The 2018 Winter Olympic games are scheduled to take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images ( 527429682 )
Dancers pay homage to Russia's rich history of ballet during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO8036 )
A women poses for pictures with the Olympic rings and flame during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium Sunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
American flag bearer hockey player Julie Chu walks with other bearers during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7864 )
The Moscow University marching band enters the stadium from an underground tunnel during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__4AO7839 )
Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics outside of Fisht Olympic StadiumSunday February 23, 2014. (Photo by Chris Detrick/The Salt Lake Tribune) ( Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Sochi Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium )
People watch the fireworks overhead during closing ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Fisht Olympic Stadium. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/ The Denver Post) ( SP24OLYMPICS__2AO5843 )
epa04098439 Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
epa04098444 Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014. EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT ( RUSSIA SOCHI 2014 OLYMPIC GAMES )
Performers during the Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Athletes enter the floor for the Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Performers during the Closing Ceremony at Fisht Olympic Stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
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