Inaugural team figure skating medals handed out in Sochi ceremony

The first-ever Olympic team figure skating competition may have been decided yesterday, but today, the Russians, Canadians, and Americans officially received their medals.

Russia’s squad of skaters earned the first Sochi gold for the host nation by an even 10 points, 75-65, over Canada, while the U.S., led by ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White, was able to rally for the bronze after a so-so first day.

Here’s a few photos from today’s medal ceremony at Sochi Olympic Park...

Team figure skating gold medalists from Russia pose with their medals during the medals ceremony at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Morry Gash

Team figure skating silver medalists from Canada pose with their medals during the medals ceremony at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Morry Gash

Team figure skating bronze medalists from the United States pose with their medals during the medals ceremony at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Morry Gash

Team figure skating medalists, from left, Canada’s team, silver, Russia’s team, gold, and the United States’ team, bronze, pose with their medals at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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