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The windy conditions at Pyeongchang are wreaking havoc on the Olympics

While athletes braced for cold temperatures at the Winter Olympics, it's the wind that has so far posed a bigger challenge.

  • Windy conditions at Pyeongchang have proven to be a challenge in the Winter Olympics.
  • Men's downhill skiing on Saturday and women's giant slalom on Sunday were postponed because of high gusts.
  • The wind also delayed the finish of the men's ski jumping.
  • Biathletes have also said the wind has made the shooting portion of the event difficult, with only three of 86 women hitting all 10 targets in a race on Saturday.
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While many braced for brutal cold at Pyeongchang, South Korea, it's the wind that is so far having a bigger effect on the Winter Olympics.

On Saturday, the men's downhill skiing was postponed because of windy conditions. With gusts up to 50 miles per hour, the gondolas could not safely bring skiers up the mountain, according to The Guardian.

On Sunday, the women's giant slalom was also postponed because of high gusts.

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Men's downhill skiing was rescheduled for Wednesday, while women's giant slalom has been rescheduled for Thursday. While there are reserved days and backup schedules, further postponements could pose a risk for the Olympic schedule.

The postponement came after windy conditions made the men's ski jump final run long, with the event hitting midnight in Pyeongchang before it had finished.

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