David Wise wins gold in halfpipe, Mikaela Shiffrin finishes fifth in giant slalom

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Photos from Sochi, Day 11: Women’s giant slalom, men’s Nordic combined, women’s speedskating, men’s snowboard cross and more.

David Wise of the United States competes in the freestyle skiing men's halfpipe finals. Wise won the gold. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

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