I had trouble keeping the camera steady because I had to hold it very high to see the athletes. The Japanese athlete on the right was actually standing up! I couldn't even see her when I took this shot. A lot of other people in the crowd also couldn't see her.

I tried in vain to get a clearer shot...oh well.

The traditional flag raising...

Now for the men - the winner was from Finland, with second and third place going to Canada.

From the "timing is everything" department - one of the Canadian athletes put his award in front of his face. This is a close up shot of the award plaque.