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 He can't believe it! Gold-medal favorite Rintje Ritsma of the Netherlands finished third in the Men's 1,500 meter - a major disappointment to himself. Associated Press photo |  Ross Powers of the USA does a backflip during the Men's halfpipe competition on Thursday in Yamanouchi, Japan. Powers knew where he'd land, but judging by their expressions, the spectators weren't too sure. Associated Press photo |
 Complete exhaustion: Olga Danilova gets some help after crossing the finishing line to take the silver medal in the Women's 10km free pursuit event at the Snow Harp Venue in Hakuba on Thursday. It is not uncommon for Cross Country skiiers to collapse at the end of a run. Associated Press photo |  Alpine ski fans wait on the side of the Men's Downhill course after the race was delayed due to adverse weather conditions at the XVIII Winter Olympic Games Thursday in Hakuba. The race, which was scheduled to be completed on Day One of the Games was postponed - again - until Day Seven. Associated Press photo |