The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, have created a number of triumphant and devastating moments.
Many Olympians take this emotional journey with their most devoted fans, their parents and their children. In fact, some of the most heartwarming moments at the games have been between the elite athletes and their kids ― or their own parents.
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Regardless of whether they earned the coveted top spot on the podium, these Olympians shared some golden moments with their families.
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David Wise, USA, Freestyle Skiing
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Alexander Kopacz, Canada, Bobsled
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Hanna Öberg, Sweden, Biathlon
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James Wisniewski, USA, Ice Hockey
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Marie Martinod, France, Freestyle Skiing
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Dom Parsons, Great Britain, Skeleton
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Felix Loch, Germany, Luge
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Lara Gut, Switzerland, Alpine Skiing
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Lowell Bailey, USA, Biathlon
My wife Erika instructed our 20-month-old daughter, Ophelia, to draw the Olympic rings for dad. Here's what she drew;) #Pyeongchang2018 pic.twitter.com/TqTynznW6S
— Lowellcbailey (@Lowellcbailey) February 11, 2018
Lowell Bailey
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Kacey Bellamy, USA, Ice Hockey
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Chloe Kim, USA, Snowboarding
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