The U.S. women’s volleyball team, including Edina’s Jordan Thompson, claimed its first Olympic gold medal Sunday with a victory over Brazil. The U.S. had previously won three silver medals and two bronze since first getting on the medal stand in 1984.
NPR's team in Tokyo put together our favorite moments of the Games, where participants showed their athleticism, sportsmanship and what motivated them to compete.
With a gold medal in the 4x400-meter relay, Allyson Felix now passes Carl Lewis with the most track medals of any U.S. athlete. Of the 11 medals, seven are gold.
The U.S. defeated France 87-82 to win the gold medal. Kevin Durant, of the Brooklyn Nets, dominated during the game. It was the squad's seventh gold medal in the past eight Olympics.
A gold medal for Apple Valley’s Gable Steveson kicked off the final weekend of Olympic competitions. Minnesota-connected athletes are competing in matches for gold medals in basketball, baseball and volleyball. Here’s when to watch.
Allyson Felix finished third in the 400 meters Friday to win her 10th career medal and become the most-decorated woman in the history of Olympic track.
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The Gophers wrestling standout from Apple Valley defeated Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili 10-8 to claim wrestling gold in the men’s freestyle 125-kilogram class. Steveson, as is customary after his biggest wins, celebrated with a backflip.
Many facilities are brand new, but some may look familiar: The famous "Water Cube" that hosted swimming in 2008, for instance, is becoming an "Ice Cube," to host curling.