Poor visibility postpones several events
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Foggy days
Sochi’s scheduling was thrown for a loop on Monday, as a thick fog came over the mountains. Men’s snowboard cross was delayed for several hours hoping the fog would lift, as the weather made it virtually impossible for athletes to compete.
Latest: Hoping to start in about 90 minutes if fog lifts. Set your alarm clocks Canada. (Photo via: @AUSOlympicTeam) pic.twitter.com/kY3g8uxyR5
— CDN Olympic Team (@CDNOlympicTeam) February 17, 2014
Heavy fog has engulfed even the spectator stands at Rosa Khutor. Men’s snowboard cross delayed. #WeAreWinter pic.twitter.com/Wc3yCP5kgU — CDN Olympic Team (@CDNOlympicTeam) February 17, 2014
This is the view from the stadium for today’s men’s Snowboard Cross. #HelloFog pic.twitter.com/Y5JgUI6iru — Rob Snoek (@RobSnoekLIVE) February 17, 2014
Eventually the snowboard cross was postponed until tomorrow, and there’s still uncertainty over what will happen with other events today in the mountains.
Fog here at ski pipe training is getting thick. Can only see about halfway up the pipe. #Sochi2014 #SochiSMG — Rachel Axon (@RachelAxon) February 16, 2014
Where men’s aerials are supposed to happen this afternoon and evening. #Sochi2014. pic.twitter.com/J9Z2GApkoh — Paul Waldie (@pwaldieGLOBE) February 17, 2014
She’s been waiting for hours but men’s biathlon has finally been called off for today. #fog #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/d1Vpio2lMw — Eric Willemsen (@eWilmedia) February 17, 2014
Quick recap of this morning’s mountain events… #WeAreWinter #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/55aEmvPI9j
— CDN Olympic Team (@CDNOlympicTeam) February 17, 2014
But not to worry, there are still plenty of events happening indoors today, such as hockey and figure skating.
To fans up for men’s SBX, please take a nap. We need you back for the evening events in Sochi. Night. #WeAreWinter pic.twitter.com/5WHrU2HGf2 — CDN Olympic Team (@CDNOlympicTeam) February 17, 2014
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Wake up! Still to come today: bobsled, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, and Team Canada hockey
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir had a flawless first skate in the short dance program yesterday, but it was still only good enough for second behind their American rivals Meryl Davis and Charlie White. If the Canadians hope to repeat their gold-medal performance from Vancouver, they’ll need to be perfect again in the ice dance today. The quest for anther figure skating gold starts at 10 a.m. EST/7 a.m. PST.
Canada’s women’s hockey team can guarantee another medal with a win over Switzerland in the semi-finals today. Canada won their round robin match-up 5-0 and are poised to advance to another battle for Olympic gold against the U.S. Puck drops at noon EST/9 a.m. PST.
It’s time for #beardmode to step up on the podium. Canada’s two-man bobsled teams competed well on day one. Justin Kripps and Bryan Barnett sit fourth after the first two runs, while Chris Spring and former CFLer Jesse Lumsden are currently in eighth. A medal is within reach. Canadians take the track at 9:30 a.m. EST/6:30 a.m. PST.