The best photos of the 2018 Winter Olympics

February 12, 2018 at 22:11

After a memorable opening weekend, the competition is heating up at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

On Monday, figure skater Mirai Nagasu became the first woman in US history to land a triple axel at the Olympics. The Americans finished with the bronze, however, as Canada took gold in the team event.

The United States did win both slopestyle snowboarding events. On the women’s side, Jamie Anderson successfully defended the gold she won at the 2014 Olympics. On the men’s side, 17-year-old Red Gerard pulled off a shock win.

Slovenian ski jumper Nika Kriznar soars through the air on February 12. Matthias Schrader/AP — Slovenian ski jumper Nika Kriznar soars through the air on February 12. *Matthias Schrader/AP*

Japanese skier Ikuma Horishima crashes during the moguls event on February 12. David Ramos/Getty Images — Japanese skier Ikuma Horishima crashes during the moguls event on February 12. *David Ramos/Getty Images*

A bullet shell flies from the rifle of French biathlete Martin Fourcade, who won the 12-kilometer pursuit on February 12. It’s the third gold medal of Fourcade’s career and the fifth medal in all. He is the most decorated French athlete in Winter Olympics history. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images — A bullet shell flies from the rifle of French biathlete Martin Fourcade, who won the 12-kilometer pursuit on February 12. It’s the third gold medal of Fourcade’s career and the fifth medal in all. He is the most decorated French athlete in Winter Olympics history. *Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images*

South Korea’s Noh Seon-yeong, left, and Kazakhstan’s Yekaterina Aidova skate in the final of the 1,500 meters. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images — South Korea’s Noh Seon-yeong, left, and Kazakhstan’s Yekaterina Aidova skate in the final of the 1,500 meters. *Maddie Meyer/Getty Images*

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