Olympics Opening Ceremony: Live preview from Sochi
Follow along as LA Times staffers and more live tweet from the Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony. (SPOILER ALERT: We will be sharing as it happens live in Russia.)
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by NBC Olympics via twitter 2/7/2014 6:47:01 PM#OpeningCeremony Sneak Peek: Medieval Russia is a colorful, carnival-like scene. - snpy.tv/1ngAr6y -
by Johnny Quinn via twitter 2/7/2014 6:48:26 PM
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by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 6:49:21 PMOlympic flame carried into stadium firs by Maria Sharapova -
by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 6:49:34 PMFinal torch bearers include tennis star Maria Sharapova, pole vaulter Elena Isinbaeva, wrestler Alexandr Karelin and Alina Kabaeva. -
2/7/2014 6:49:38 PM tenny.tatusian
Dove of Peach Diana Vishneva performs. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
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by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 6:49:48 PMNow to pole vaulter Elena isinbayeva...
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by Johnny Quinn via twitter 2/7/2014 6:50:03 PM
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by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 6:50:18 PMnext to wrestler Alexander Karelin...
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by David Wharton via twitter 2/7/2014 6:50:24 PMMaria Sharapova brings Olympic flame into stadium. It will change hands several times before Vladislav Tretyak does the honors. Go hockey. -
by Sochi 2014 via twitter 2/7/2014 6:50:42 PM
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by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 6:51:06 PMFlame now handed to rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva...
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by Evan Bates via twitter 2/7/2014 6:51:09 PM
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by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 6:51:43 PMFigure skater Irina Rodnina and goalie Vladislav Tretiak get the flame now...
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by Bill Plaschke via twitter 2/7/2014 6:52:22 PMAlexander Karelin, part of final torch relay, doesn't run, he stomps..... -
by SACNSNew via twitter 2/7/2014 6:52:27 PM
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by mikea_pearce via twitter 2/7/2014 6:52:54 PMMaria Sharapova carries in the flame #sochi2014
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by Joey Mantia via twitter 2/7/2014 6:53:37 PM
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by Bill Plaschke via twitter 2/7/2014 6:53:56 PMTretyak, one of greatest goalies ever,never played in NHL, carries torch for final leg...leaves building to light it outside...
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2/7/2014 6:54:16 PM tenny.tatusian
Performers prepare to sync up into the Russian flag. (Brian Cassella / MCT)
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by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 6:54:20 PMTretiak and Rodnina run...well, jog...outside stadium to light cauldron together.
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by David Wharton via twitter 2/7/2014 6:54:31 PM#OpeningCeremony producer Konstantin Ernst promised 2.5 hours. Came in darn close.
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by Игры Сочи 2014 via twitter 2/7/2014 6:54:39 PM
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by ru_sportexpress via twitter 2/7/2014 6:54:45 PM
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Minnesota's @jessdiggs at the Opening Ceremony in Sochi - Full gallery at kare11.tv/1dvBD0m http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf5C4rOCUAAix_R.jpg
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2/7/2014 7:25:55 PM Stacey.LeascaWelcome to the L.A. Times Olympic Opening Ceremony live blog! Follow along as we preview the show. (Spoiler alert: We will be adding photos, tweets and more from the show airing tonight at 7:30 p.m.)
