The games have officially begun. Here's the latest from Friday's events in PyeongChang.
Opening Ceremony marks official start
Even though athletes began competing Thursday, the games officially kicked off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony.
Team USA marched in matching flag-themed Ralph Lauren ensembles, complete with sturdy brown boots and fringed leather gloves.
Leading Team USA was luger Erin Hamlin. Her selection as flag bearer caused a bit of controversy after fellow American athlete Shani Davis tweeted his criticism of the selection process. He and Hamlin were tied in votes for the role, but Hamlin ultimately won a deciding coin toss.
Another noteworthy moment came when everyone’s favorite Tongan flag-bearer, Pita Taufatofua, ditched his shirt and slicked on the coconut oil for a second time despite freezing temps. A photo of shirtless Taufatofua originally went viral during the 2016 Olympics.
Then there was the intruder who showed up in the middle of the ceremony performances not once -- but twice.
Unwanted visitor makes an appearance at the Opening Ceremony
Two Koreas march as one
Closing out the ceremony in an unlikely show of unity, North and South Korea marched together under the same flag. They carried a blue and white "Unified Korea" flag.
North Korea's ice hockey player Hwang Chung Gum and South Korea's bobsledder Won Yun-jong served as flag-bearers.
It was an impressive show of unity for the two countries embroiled in political turmoil.
Rough start on Short Track for Celski, Tran
The duo from Federal Way failed to qualify for the final of the Men's 1,500 meters early Saturday morning. J.R. Celski and Aaron Tran both made it to the semifinals, but Celski was disqualified in his semi while Tran finished fourth in another semifinal.
Both skaters have one more individual event each and the 5,000-meter team relay.
Team USA's Gerard qualifies in slopestyle snowboarding
Red Gerard was the only American to advance to the finals of men's slopestyle snowboarding. The gold medal will be awarded Saturday night.
Stay with us for continued coverage throughout the Olympic Games.
