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'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.
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.
Fans banned at Olympics; Tokyo under state of emergency
Fans from aboard were banned months ago, and the new measures announced by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will clear venues around Tokyo — indoor and outdoor — of any fans at all.
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.
Hands the key to keeping a grip in Olympic climbing
Olympic sport climbers go to great lengths to protect their hands. Damaged skin can knock a climber out of a competition. A climber's hands are the main instrument in the sport, and climbers use a variety of techniques to protect their hands, from lotions and balms to rubber gloves while doing the dishes or taking a shower.