Metal blades inches from a pretty face in a cold setting. And sequins -- many sequins.
This is not the plot of a B-horror movie -- this is pairs figure skating at the Olympics. Spins, jumps and twirls all perfectly synchronized down to a millisecond and always a millimeter from disaster.
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Photographers in Sochi captured the moments that might give you icy nightmares.
Don't try this on your local frozen pond, aspiring skaters.
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BONUS: Fans Celebrating at the Winter Olympics