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Medal count: Minnesota athletes with Olympic hardware
Athletes with Minnesota connections came home from the Tokyo Games with seven gold medals, five silvers and two bronzes.
A gold for Steveson kicks off the medal contention weekend. When to watch
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.
Felix sets a record, wins bronze for 10th Olympic medal
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.
Minnesota's Gable Steveson wins wrestling gold
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.
Fans welcome Olympic gymnasts Lee and McCallum home
A parade is planned Sunday for Lee on St. Paul’s east side, followed by a program at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood.
Cousins returns to Vikings quarterback room after quarantine
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was activated from the COVID-19 reserve list on Thursday, having completed the NFL's required five-day quarantine for unvaccinated players deemed a high-risk close contact with an infected person.
How did Minnesota athletes fare on Day 12 of the Olympics?
Four days remain at the Summer Olympic Games. Teams with Minnesota ties in basketball, volleyball and baseball have moved a step closer to a medal opportunity. Here’s a roundup of how Minnesota athletes did in their recent competitions, and who you can watch next.