AP PHOTOS: Olympians express their joy at the moment of victory

Published February 21, 2014 10:15pm EST | Updated January 8, 2015 1:06pm EST

Pumping their fists, falling to their knees, or taking victory laps with their nations' flags whipping in the wind, Olympians express their joy at winning a medal in many ways.

Here's a look at some of the winners at the Sochi Winter Olympics as they celebrate the culmination of hard work, sacrifice, and sometimes, luck.

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