Since the opening ceremony, these 2014 winter Olympics have been truly fascinating.  From skeleton to slopestyle, the many winter sports draw amazing athletes  from around the world together every four years.  Their journeys, though they may not end on the podium, tell a tale of determination, grit, and mental as well as physical stamina.  Though some, like Switzerland's Henrik Harlaut, rely on uncooked eggs, dreadlocks, and clothes 3 times too big for good luck, others simply believe in their personal training and expertise to get them through these competitions.  As people around the world speculate at the unbelievable talents that humans are capable of, I hope that they will realize that an explainable accident couldn't have made us who we are.

Representing the US in ice dancing:  Meryl Davis and Charlie White, the pair has been skating together for a total of 17 years!

 the USA literally owned the men's skiing slopestyle podium with Gus Kenworthy, left, silver, Joss Christensen, center, gold, and Nicholas Goepper, bronze, right

 Throughout the Sochi Olympics, athletes from all sports have had several potentially disastrous crashes but have come out in one piece :-) 

 Russia's 15 year-old Yulia (Julia) Lipnitskaya used her ballet skills in her beautiful performance

Russia's famous pair skaters

USA's Gracie Gold on the ice

USA's Shaun White failed to capture gold this year in Sochi, yet still maintains his world-renowned reputation as one of the greatest snowboarders

Don't their sweaters look so comfy?  :-)

downhill skiers pick up incredible speeds and sometimes struggle to remain in control

Henrik Harlaut as he advertises for his underwear company 

Women's luge

Men's speed skating

As you witness the profound abilities of Man, remember the One who gave the talent.
What is your favorite (winter) Olympic sport to watch?  
Who is your favorite athlete?