Olympics and Paralympics

Stylish Olympic shooter Kim Yeji got an acting gig. She plays an assassin, of course
Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a "main character" of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority.
Gymnast Jordan Chiles appeals to Swiss supreme court for her Olympic bronze medal
Chiles was awarded the bronze medal at the Paris floor exercise final. But her medal was revoked by an arbitration court, which ruled an inquiry that had improved her score was filed seconds too late.
Meet the summer Olympians and Paralympians with Minnesota ties headed for Paris
More than 40 athletes competing in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games, representing various countries, have connections to Minnesota. Whether they live here, train here or were born here, here’s your chance to learn about the Minnesota ties at the Paris Games.
Team USA, Waseca native win gold in sitting volleyball match vs. China in Paralympics
The U.S. women’s sitting volleyball team, which includes Waseca native Alexis Shiflett-Patterson, won against China in the women’s gold medal match at the 2024 Paris Paralympics on Saturday.
Fans cheer on three Minnesotans in Paralympic wheelchair basketball semifinals
The U.S. women’s wheelchair basketball team is heading to the Paralympic gold medal match, after their close win against China in Friday’s semifinal, 50-47. Fans and former coaches met in St. Louis Park to cheer on the team’s three Minnesotan players.
Minnesota’s Ian Seidenfeld wins bronze for table tennis at Paralympics
Ian Seidenfeld of Lakeville won a bronze medal on Thursday for table tennis at the Paralympics in Paris. Seidenfeld attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. This is his second time at the Paralympic games.