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Sports

Minnesota Olympians set for Day 5 competitions

Minnesota Olympians set for Day 5 competitions

Here are the details on which athletes are competing Wednesday, plus a summary of what happened for Minnesota athletes on Tuesday.
by Matt Mikus

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'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Olympics

'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Olympics

Simone Biles joins other high-profile names in the Olympic space who have been talking openly about a topic that had been taboo in sports for seemingly forever. The International Olympic Committee has taken a proactive approach to providing resources for its athletes and shifted its tone from sports performance and results to mental health and uplifting the athletes' voices.
by The Associated Press

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Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition

Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition

The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. USA Gymnastics said Biles will be evaluated daily before deciding if she will participate in next week's individual events.
by The Associated Press

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Simone Biles reminds us that even superstars feel the pressure

Simone Biles reminds us that even superstars feel the pressure

By speaking openly about her struggle to get into the right mindset for the team final, Biles became the latest star athlete to address the mental aspects of high-stakes competition — and the struggles that are often invisible to the public.
by Bill Chappell

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