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Elizabeth Swaney of Hungary runs the course during the women's halfpipe qualifying at Phoenix Snow Park at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Monday.

How An Average American Skier Managed To Scheme Her Way Into The Olympics

4:53pm February 20, 2018

by Samantha Raphelson

Elizabeth Swaney's two qualifying runs in the women's freestyle skiing halfpipe event on Monday raised questions about how she became an Olympian. She barely got any air, finishing in last place.

A robot sweeps the floor at the main press center at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

At The Winter Olympics, Robots Are Here To Help. But Don't Assume They Work All Hours

2:28pm February 20, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Directions, weather reports and water bottles are a few things robots are delivering at the Olympics. They're also helping South Korea present itself as a tech-savvy nation with an eye on the future.

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir of Canada perform during the ice dance free program.

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Canadians Burn Up The Ice, Shib Sibs Win Bronze In 'Incredible' Ice Dance Final

2:19pm February 20, 2018

by Bill Chappell

"This was an incredible ice-dance event," Maia Shibutani said of a competition marked by high scores and high drama — and an electric program by Canadian legends Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.

Aleksandr Krushelnitckii, seen here competing with his teammate and wife Anastasia Bryzgalova, has tested positive for a banned substance, the Olympic Athletes from Russia says. The pair won a bronze medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

Russian Curler's 'B' Sample Confirms Doping Result; Bronze Medal In Jeopardy

7:44am February 20, 2018

by Bill Chappell

"We express our sincere regret over the fact of this incident," the Olympic Athletes from Russia team says. The team says it will investigate, to see how a banned drug came to be in his system.

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In Pyeongchang, Trees Get Help To Resist The Wind

11:43pm February 19, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The wind roared in from Siberia, toppling concession stands and security scanners. These huge gusts led NPR's team to realize why so many trees in the area have elaborate support systems.

Skaters compete in the 1,500-meter women's short track. The ice for short track speedskating is thicker and warmer than long track ice. Hockey ice is warmer still.

The Experts Known As 'Ice Meisters' Create Perfect Olympic Skating Surfaces

8:05pm February 19, 2018

by Melissa Block

They're not the Zamboni drivers. These skilled technicians know how to make ice for figure skating, speedskating, hockey and curling — each requiring different temperatures, textures and hardness.

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Gigi Marvin of the U.S., rear right, celebrates her goal in the first period of the women's semifinal match against Finland on Sunday. The victory sends the Americans to the gold medal match at the Pyeonghang Winter Olympics

U.S. Women's Hockey Team Will Face Canada In Gold Medal Game At Winter Olympics

11:01am February 19, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The gold medal game will air live in the U.S. on Wednesday night. The two rivals have repeatedly faced off to decide Olympic and world championships over the past 20 years.

Sgt. Nick Cunningham speeds down the track during men's bobsled training on Friday. He is one of seven U.S. service members competing in Pyeongchang. "They told me, 'Go win medals for this country,'" Cunningham says. "And that's my job at this moment."

'More Than War Fighters': Active-Duty Athletes Compete In Olympics Bobsled And Luge

10:42am February 19, 2018

by Krista Almanzan

Sgt. Nick Cunningham, a bobsledder, is one of seven U.S. service members competing in Pyeongchang. "They told me, 'Go win medals for this country,'" he says. "And that's my job at this moment."

Aleksandr Krushelnitckii of the Olympic Athletes from Russia team is now the subject of an official anti-doping investigation, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Monday. He's seen here delivering a stone against Norway in the curling mixed doubles

Formal Doping Case Is Opened Against Russian Curler Who Won Medal In Pyeongchang

7:35am February 19, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Aleksandr Krushelnitckii finished third in the mixed-doubles curling tournament, competing with his wife and teammate, Anastasia Bryzgalova. Now he's the subject of an investigation.

Ted Ligety finished 15th in the men's giant slalom on Sunday. He told reporters this Olympics will likely be his last.

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Ted Ligety Ties For 15th In Giant Slalom, Austria's Marcel Hirscher Wins Gold

3:20am February 18, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The 33-year-old American faced the favored Marcel Hirscher from Austria in the 2018 Olympic men's giant slalom. The American Ryan Cochran-Siegle had a solid performance, finishing 11th.