Olympics and Paralympics

March 10, 2022 11:14 AM

Meet the winter Paralympic athletes from Minnesota

With five athletes covering three different sports at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, Minnesota has already claimed three medals at the Games so far.

by Matt Mikus

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March 7, 2022 1:20 PM

Minnesota athletes earn two silver medals at Paralympics in Beijing

A pair of athletes from Minnesota earned silver medals Monday at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing.

by MPR News Staff

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March 4, 2022 6:08 AM

The 2022 Winter Paralympics are starting now with an opening ceremony in Beijing

Around 700 athletes are competing in this year's events, which run through March 13. Here's what to expect and how to watch.

by Rachel Treisman

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February 25, 2022 11:57 AM

'Race because you love to race': Jessie Diggins reflects on recent Olympic trip

After a historic performance at the 2022 Beijing Olympic games, Minnesota’s Jessie Diggins became the most decorated cross country skier in U.S. Olympic history. And she’s already back on the road, competing in the World Cup level races in Finland.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 21, 2022 7:31 AM

9 moments that resonated at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

NPR's team in Beijing put together moments and storylines that stuck out — including those that showed immense inner strength, athleticism and grace.

by Jaclyn Diaz, Tom Goldman and Brian Mann

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February 20, 2022 11:47 AM

The — at times complicated — 2022 Beijing Winter Games come to a close

After 16 days and 109 events, the Winter Olympics officially ended Sunday with the traditional closing ceremony. Team U.S.A. finished with 25 medals in all.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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February 20, 2022 9:11 AM

Diggins battles conditions, food poisoning to take silver in cross-country skiing event

Jessie Diggins of Afton took silver for the best result by an American in an individual cross-country skiing event since 1976.

by The Associated Press

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February 19, 2022 8:39 AM

U.S. figure skaters won't get team medals before the Winter Olympics end

The IOC decided the medals can't be awarded for the team event until other investigations into this matter are completed. That will be well after the Beijing Games end.

by Jaclyn Diaz and Tom Goldman

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February 18, 2022 5:11 AM

Canada beats U.S. behind Gushue to win Olympic curling bronze

Sixteen years after he won the Olympic curling gold medal, Brad Gushue is going back to Canada with bronze. The Canadians capitalized on a missed final shot by American John Shuster in the second-to-last end that turned a one-point edge into an insurmountable 8-5 lead.

by The Associated Press

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February 18, 2022 12:08 AM

Olympic Committee leader says he's 'disturbed' by coach's treatment of Kamila Valieva

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach resisted implementing any immediate changes despite speaking of concerns for minor athletes like Valieva.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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