What The Open Ceremony Looked Like From The Athletes' Point Of View

Next to actually competing in the Olympics, the greatest thrill for many of the athletes is the march into the stadium during the opening ceremony.

The American team appeared to have a lot of fun and shared a lot of pictures on social media to prove it. Here are some of the best examples.

Aja Evans showed off the American uniform prior to the opening ceremony.

The bobsled and figure skating teams had some fun while waiting to enter the stadium.

Selfies everywhere.

Especially during the march.

Several of the athletes wanted to take a picture with Shaun White.

White is defintiely the American celebrity in Sochi.

Meanwhile, Shani Davis also attracted a crowd.

As well as the Olympic mascots.

The athletes had a unique perspective of the ceremony.

Finally, here was the view from their seats following the march.