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Pride of the nation: Slovenia in the center of the world media at the Sochi 2014 Olympics

In the last three days, the front pages of the world's online media have been writing about Slovenia with extraordinary enthusiasm and populist headlines, which can be a source of great honor and pride for us. Slovenia was thus completely rightfully on the headlines of all the world's media. Some about her as the Cinderella of world sports.

The pride that the Slovenian nation feels these days because of its successes Slovenian athletes, is outstanding. Despite the otherwise dark socio-political climate, athletes' successes and titles world media they say a lot about what we are capable of as a nation. We have selected a few phenomenal links that need to be saved and shared with everyone we know. Team spirit, fair play and incredible individuals characterize who we are. Simply amazing!

We've picked out a few favourites, as chosen by the City Magazine editors.

Sportingnews: Olympic hockey: 9 facts about Slovenia, Sochi's Cinderella

Olympic hockey 9 facts about Slovenia Sochi with Cinderella / NHL Sporting News
Olympic hockey 9 facts about Slovenia Sochi with Cinderella / NHL Sporting News

The article, in addition to the incredible success of the Slovenian hockey team sings the incredibleness of Slovenian culture, through narration 9 amazing facts about Slovenia. Reading them will make you feel great.

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BUZZFEED:This Olympian Wins The Entire Game Of Life [Tina Maze]

The incredible Tina Maze, for whom BuzzFeed, one of the most prominent online media, prepared an extraordinary video clip of the profile of this athlete, presenting her as a "super woman", who is not only an athlete but also a super star and model for the Armani brand.

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Washington Post: Slovenia is a per-capita powerhouse at the Winter Olympics

Slovenia is a per capita powerhouse at the Winter Olympics / The Washington Post
Slovenia is a per capita powerhouse at the Winter Olympics / The Washington Post

One of the world's most powerful media about the superiority of Slovenian sports heroes.

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New York Times: Savvy Victory for Maze; Solid Finish for Shiffrin

Savvy Victory for Maze Solid Finish for Shiffrin / NYTimes.com
Savvy Victory for Maze Solid Finish for Shiffrin / NYTimes.com

About Tina Maza's victory in the giant slalom.

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Mashable: 4 Quirky Factoids About the Olympics' Gold Medal Tie

4 Quirky Factoids About the Olympics Gold Medal Tie / Mashable
4 Quirky Factoids About the Olympics Gold Medal Tie / Mashable

Facts about the incredible double victory in downhill, where our Tina Maze made history from several angles.

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The Atlantic: Norway, Slovenia, and Latvia Are Owning the Sochi Olympics

Norway Slovenia and Latvia Are Owning the Sochi Olympics / The Atlantic
Norway Slovenia and Latvia Are Owning the Sochi Olympics / The Atlantic

The Atlantic on who owns this year's Olympics. Of course, we Slovenians are in the forefront.

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"Tip - Follow the collection of all posts by Slovenian athletes via a Slovenian startup ViralNewsChart, which collects publications from all major world media and ranks them".

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