Thrills and spills at Pyeongchang Olympics

Thrills and spills at Pyeongchang Olympics

Sometimes the Olympics feature soaring moments of glory. Other times, athletes come crashing to the ground.

A missed step can mean the end of years of preparations. Sometimes competitors hit walls, sometimes they crash into each other, and sometimes they wind up face first in the snow.

Here's a look at some of the more earthbound moments from the Pyeongchang Olympics: 


This gallery was curated by AP photo editors Peter Morgan and Alyssa Goodman in Pyeongchang, South Korea.