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Olympics and Paralympics

Meet the summer Olympians from Minnesota

Meet the summer Olympians from Minnesota

More than 20 athletes attending the Tokyo Summer Olympics have a connection to Minnesota. Get to know the athletes, and follow this page for updates on when athletes are set to compete.
by Matt Mikus

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A week before the opening ceremony, coronavirus turns up at Tokyo's Olympic Village

A week before the opening ceremony, coronavirus turns up at Tokyo's Olympic Village

The positive COVID-19 test highlights the challenge for Olympic organizers to keep the virus at bay as tens of thousands of athletes and other participants convene during an ongoing pandemic.
by Amy Held

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U.S. Olympian Gable Steveson of Minnesota chases gold, pro wrestling dreams

U.S. Olympian Gable Steveson of Minnesota chases gold, pro wrestling dreams

Minnesota’s Gable Steveson is looking to become one of the youngest U.S. wrestling gold medalists when he competes in Tokyo — and he hopes a successful run at the Games launches him into a WWE career.
by The Associated Press

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'A historic moment for our community': Hmong Minnesotans revel in Sunisa Lee's Olympic journey

'A historic moment for our community': Hmong Minnesotans revel in Sunisa Lee's Olympic journey

The St. Paul gymnast is the first Hmong American Olympian, and will compete for gold in Tokyo later this month. Tremendous support is flowing to Sunisa Lee from the Hmong community in Minnesota and across the United States.
by Peter Cox

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Shoreview's Condie overcomes back surgery to reach Olympic rings

Shoreview's Condie overcomes back surgery to reach Olympic rings

Kyra Condie was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at 13 and had 10 vertebrae fused during a surgery that left her in excruciating pain. Condie slowly worked her way back into climbing and has become one of the world's best climbers. She will be one of four Americans competing when sport climbing makes its debut in Tokyo.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics

U.S. sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics

The 21-year-old was left off the U.S. Track & Field Olympic roster, despite her astonishing performance at last month's trials, due to a 30-day suspension following a positive drug test for THC.
by Natalie Escobar

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