5 stand-out moments from the Beijing Winter Olympics

A look back at the action in Beijing

A Russian figure skater threatened to dazzle before a shocking truth emerged, a Rocket Man also ruled the ice, and a final-day surge ensured the last weekend was all about Eve.

Here we pick out five highlights from the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Miss Perfect

Fifteen-year-old Kamila Valieva dazzled on her debut on Olympic ice, threatening to eclipse her own world record in the short program. Many were already calling her the greatest ever – before a positive dope test that evolved into one of the biggest scandals in Olympic history.

Nathan Chen

Four years ago in Pyeongchang, Nathan Chen blew his chance of gold with a series of falls in his short program.

At the Beijing Winter Olympics, as his great rival Yuzuru Hanyu faltered, Chen brought the house down with a glorious skate to Elton John’s ‘Rocket Man’ – taking gold and receiving a tribute from Elton himself into the bargain.

Olympic champion Nathan Chen's golden free skate was out of this world. 👑🚀@TeamUSA x #WinterOlympicspic.twitter.com/4rp8oOplpd

— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 21, 2022

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