2018 Winter Olympics day 1

Athletes compete in qualifying rounds and hold practices, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, the day before the opening ceremonies.

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UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 9, 2018

Kamil Stoch, of Poland, soars through the air during the men's normal hill individual ski jumping qualifier ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Matthias Schrader Associated Press
Janne Ahonen, of Finland, soars through the air during the men's normal hill individual ski jumping qualifier ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Kirsty Wigglesworth Associated Press
Simon Ammann, of Switzerland, soars through the air during the men's normal hill individual ski jumping qualifier ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Matthias Schrader Associated Press
The finish area is reflected in the ski helmet of Wiley Maple of the United States after Men's Downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Christophe Ena Associated Press
Switzerland's Beat Feuz makes a turn in Men's Downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Alessandro Trovati Associated Press
Jakara Anthony, of Australia, trains ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Lee Jin-Man Associated Press
Wiley Maple of the United States sticks out his tongue in the finish area after Men's Downhill training at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Christophe Ena Associated Press
Canadian freestyle snowboarder Mark McMorris flies through the air during a training session at the Phoenix Snow Park prior to 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Jonathan Hayward Associated Press
A snowboarder trains ahead for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Gregory Bull Associated Press
A snowboarder trains ahead for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Gregory Bull Associated Press
United States' Matt Hamilton, left, and South Korea's Lee Kijeong prepare to toss their stones during the mixed doubles curling matches at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Aaron Favila Associated Press
The olympic logo is reflected on glass as spectators watch the mixed doubles curling match at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Aaron Favila Associated Press
Canada's John Morris, right, embraces United States Matt Hamilton after winning their mixed doubles curling match at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Aaron Favila Associated Press
Switzerland Jenny Perret throws a stone during a mixed double curling match against Finland Oona Kauste and Tomi Rantamaeki at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Natacha Pisarenko Associated Press
An Olympic mascot passes the team from Great Britain during a welcoming ceremony at the Pyeongchang Olympic Village ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Charlie Riedel Associated Press
Australian cross country skier Phil Bellingham dances during a welcoming ceremony at the Pyeongchang Olympic Village ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Charlie Riedel Associated Press
Skaters practice at the Gangneung Oval during a speed skating training session prior to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Petr David Josek Associated Press
Ted-Jan Bloemen of Canada talks with his team member as he practices at the Gangneung Oval during a speed skating training session prior to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

John Locher Associated Press
United States' Alexa Scimeca Knierim, left, and Chris Knierim react after performing during a practice session, at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Bernat Armangue Associated Press
Olympic Athletes from Russia Evgenia Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov perform during a practice session perform during a practice session at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Bernat Armangue Associated Press
Members of the Netherlands Olympic Team are escorted into a welcome ceremony inside the Gangneung Olympic Village prior to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Felipe Dana Associated Press
North Korea's Samjiyon Orchestra performs in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday Feb. 8, 2018. The Winter Olympics open in Pyeongchang in South Korea on Friday.

Kim Hong-Ji Associated Press
North Korea's Samjiyon Orchestra performs in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday Feb. 8, 2018. The Winter Olympics open in Pyeongchang in South Korea on Friday.

Kim Hong-Ji Associated Press