Strange, the first 4 athletes to carry the flame into the area are from Summer sports - led by Maria Sharapova, followed by (a rumoured to be pregnant) Izzy, a Greco-Roman wrestler Aleksandr Karelin and a rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva whose Olympic accomplishments fall far short of many others, but is generally recognised to be Putin's girlfriend! The temerity of the man - it is thought that Thomas Bach had privately warned Putin to "behave" and "respect" the Olympics, and maybe this is how he shows who is boss!
... but finally two legendary Winter Olympic figures, ice skater Irina Rodnina and ice hockey goalie Vladislav Tretiak get to light the flame.
If you had a bet that Putin himself would light the flame - bad luck! He also showed admirable restraint, declaring the Games open, but performing no feats of physical strength!
Very impressive flame lighting and excellent fireworks follow.
If you are on the left side of the Atlantic and didn't see it live.
... but finally two legendary Winter Olympic figures, ice skater Irina Rodnina and ice hockey goalie Vladislav Tretiak get to light the flame.
If you had a bet that Putin himself would light the flame - bad luck! He also showed admirable restraint, declaring the Games open, but performing no feats of physical strength!
Very impressive flame lighting and excellent fireworks follow.
If you are on the left side of the Atlantic and didn't see it live.
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| From left to right Karelin, Putin's squeeze, Izzy and Sharapova |
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