Three-time world champion Alise Willoughby led a strong start for the American riders in BMX racing at the Paris Olympics. Willoughby, a St. Cloud native, has a silver medal from the Rio Games but is still chasing gold, sweeping her heats and cruising into Friday night's semifinals.
Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh has claimed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics with another dominating performance. She romped to victory in the 200-meter butterfly while dealing Minnesotan Regan Smith another runner-up finish.
Biles, who won gold earlier this week as part of the team all-around final, now has six Olympic gold medals (plus a silver and two bronze). Those nine medals are the most by a U.S. Olympic gymnast.
Five-time Olympian Yusuf Dikec shot his way to silver with regular eyeglasses and a hand in his pocket. His casual style impressed viewers and had many jokingly wondering whether he might be a hitman.
American swimming legend Katie Ledecky pulled away from her competition in the 1,500 meter freestyle and then pulled away even more. The 27-year-old didn't just win gold. She made a statement.
At the turn Tuesday night, it was Smith in the lead with McKeown right on her heels. By the time they reached the other end of the pool, it was the Aussie lunging there first.
South Sudanese runner Perina Lokure Nakang first ran for sport along the road near her refugee camp in Kenya. Now, the 21-year-old is among many of the 37 athletes on the refugee team who are pushing to see more refugees like her able to compete at the Olympics.
U.S. women’s rugby sevens center Ilona Maher has dominated the Olympics, both on the pitch and on social media. Here’s what to know about the rising star — and the rising sport.