Sochi closes Olympics in the glow of success

Russia has delivered a "spectacular" Olympics as the Sochi Winter Games closed on Sunday night with the whole country basking in athletic achievements and compliments from the Olympic chief.

China lands 2 silver, 1 bronze on short track

China took two silver and one bronze medals on the last day of short track speed skating competition at the Sochi Olympics on Friday, tallying six medals in the sport.

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