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St. Paul sprinter pushed through adversity to race in Rio

St. Paul sprinter pushed through adversity to race in Rio

Emmanuel Matadi was a state champion sprinter in high school and smashed records running for Minnesota State University, Mankato. On Saturday, Matadi will make his Olympic debut in Rio on the Liberian national team.
by Emma Sapong

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'Because I can': cyclist Kristin Armstrong wins third gold medal at age 42

'Because I can': cyclist Kristin Armstrong wins third gold medal at age 42

"For all the moms out there, I hope that this was a very inspiring day," Armstrong said after winning her race and making Olympic history in Rio de Janeiro.

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U.S. swimmers dominate Rio Olympics in exceptional showing

U.S. swimmers dominate Rio Olympics in exceptional showing

Wins by Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps have helped American swimmers dominate the competition in what is proving to be an exceptional Olympic showing.
by Tom Goldman

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Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze

Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze

The 30-year-old is the first Gophers swimmer to win an Olympic medal.

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Lilly King puts exclamation mark on big day for U.S. swimming

Lilly King puts exclamation mark on big day for U.S. swimming

"I'm proud to be competing clean and doing what is right," Lilly King said after the race. Over the weekend, her top rival, Yulia Efimova, was reinstated.

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Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals

Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals

Minneapolis native Megan Kalmoe's women's quad sculls rowing team has advanced to the finals in the Rio Olympics.

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Rio highlights: Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps win gold; Simone Biles wows

Rio highlights: Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps win gold; Simone Biles wows

Ledecky won her first gold in the pool and is expected to take home more. Phelps added to his Olympic record, winning his 19th gold in the 4x100 relay. Here are Sunday's highlights.
by Greg Myre

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Russia's entire Paralympic team is banned in doping scandal

Russia's entire Paralympic team is banned in doping scandal

Russia's para-athletes were caught up in the same scandal as the country's Olympic team. "The anti-doping system in Russia is broken," says the head of the International Paralympic Committee.
by Greg Myre

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What to watch at the Rio Games on Sunday

What to watch at the Rio Games on Sunday

Day Two of the Rio Games features medal action in swimming, women's road cycling, men's fencing, judo and more. Here are some things to watch.
by Associated Press

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