- Associated Press - Sunday, February 9, 2014

Matthias Mayer of Austria pulled off a big upset at the Sochi Winter Olympics, winning the gold medal in the men’s downhill over favorites including American Bode Miller. Irene Wust of the Netherlands gave her country its second gold in speedskating.

Here’s a look at some of the best photos from the second day of medal competition at Sochi.

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