SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Forget the parkas and stocking hats. Sunscreen and shades are the must-have items at the Sochi “Winter” Games.

The temperature soared to 63 degrees (17 degrees Celsius) on Wednesday, prompting Olympic visitors to grab a nap on a bench outside a venue or hit the nearby beach for some impromptu sunbathing and even a dip in the Black Sea.