The only thing these speed skaters will be taking home from Sochi - PHOTO

Dedication and training have led them to a moment that requires speed, precision, and most importantly - balance. The competition that could put them on the map professionally and could raise them to the heights of Olympic champion.In the high-intensity sport of speed-skating, for the dedicated, there is a chance of serious reward.But with that comes an incredibly high risk of falling down in some of the most brutal falls you'll see on camera.These wince-inducing pics from the winter Olympics in Sochi show the moments where some of the world's best athletes fall short of their goals.(dailymail.co.uk)ANN.Az