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A former University of Minnesota diver wins first U.S. medal of the Paris Summer Olympics

A former University of Minnesota diver wins first U.S. medal of the Paris Summer Olympics

Divers Sarah Bacon of the University of Minnesota and Kassidy Cook won the first U.S. medal of the Paris Olympics: a silver in the 3-meter synchronized springboard. It's the first time the U.S. has medaled in the event since 2012.
by Juana Summers and MPR News Staff

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Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River

Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River

More than three hours into the show, French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open. In a gaffe before that, the five-ring Olympic flag was raised upside down at the Trocadero across from the Eiffel Tower.
by The Associated Press

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Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota

About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul is also on his way to France to support Lee and he hopes to witness Olympic history.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Indigenous athletes seeking gold at Paris Olympics

Indigenous athletes seeking gold at Paris Olympics

More than 50 Indigenous athletes from the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand will compete in the Paris Olympics.

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Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics

Ones to watch: These Minnesota men are running for Liberia at the Paris Olympics

Jabez Reeves, Emmanuel Matadi, Akeem Sirleaf and Joseph Fahnbulleh are representing Liberia in the 2024 Olympics but all have close ties to the North Star state. Minnesota is home to one of the largest Liberian populations in the U.S., estimated at around 30,000 people.
by Peter Cox

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French high-speed rail sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony, officials say

French high-speed rail sabotaged hours before Olympic opening ceremony, officials say

Hours away from the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted Friday by what officials described as “criminal actions” and sabotage.
by The Associated Press

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How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

How to watch the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday. Instead of a traditional march into a stadium, about 10,500 athletes will parade on more than 90 boats on the Seine River.
by The Associated Press

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