Team “No Sleep” – when the Olympics are 14 hours away

Compiled by Angelica Haggert

Halfway across the world, the 14-hour time difference between here and the Pyeongchang Olympics in Korea meant die-hard fans either had to switch their sleep (and life) schedules entirely – or just get no sleep at all.

Honestly getting no sleep through the 25th with me watching Olympics every night. Gotta love a 14 hour time difference ✌🏻 #PyeongChang2018 #Olympics2018

— rachel jacoby (@rachelxjacoby) February 13, 2018

Many events were in the middle of the night for the Eastern Standard time zone. Popular events including hockey and figure skating events took place at 2 a.m. EST. Many Olympics fans just went with it, embracing the “no sleep it is” life.

When you need to get up for work early in the morning…but #figureskateing is on. No sleep it is! #figureskate #freeskate #Olympics2018 #Olympics

— KatyG (@KatyG_xoxo) February 23, 2018

Even though sleep was at a premium, for many people, the sacrifice was worth it.

“So worth the no sleep I’m going to get tonight to see USA Hockey win gold!” said one fan.

So worth the no sleep I’m going to get tonight to see @usahockey win #gold tonight!!#Olympics2018 #Olympics #PyeongChang2018 #usahockey #USAvsCAN #GoldMedalGame

— Julie Grau 💚🏈💛 (@89packerfan) February 22, 2018

Some Twitter users went all in, fully embracing the lack of sleep until the Olympic Games were over.

No sleep until the Olympics are over!

— Kim (@kimmy0493) February 22, 2018

There is no sleep. Only the Olympics.

— Carly (@MissingMalone) February 16, 2018

Gold medal game, then curling at 6 am? Might as well move the mattress to the living room for the night! #GoForGold #CANvsUSA #Olympics pic.twitter.com/Sg2w37x8H5

— Strainer (@Strainer12) February 22, 2018

Even with the Games now over, returning to a normal sleep schedule is a slow process.

I am kinda sad and glad the Olympics are almost over. The Olympics screwed up my sleeping schedule. This week I woke up at 4:00am twice and 2am once. I am currently running on no sleep.

— Lexi (@lexacar11) February 25, 2018

Some were grateful the Olympics are only every two years.

To each is own. I am getting no sleep between all the  politics and Olympics. Glad it’s only 2 weeks every 2 years.

— Jeannette.Andrews (@JAndrews1stGen) February 20, 2018

The 2020 Olympic Games take place in Tokyo, which is again 14 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.