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Olympics and Paralympics

St. Paul gymnast Sunisa Lee wins all-around gold

Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around. She edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil in a hotly contested final.
by The Associated Press

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Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith wins silver in 200-meter butterfly

Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith wins silver in 200-meter butterfly

Zhang Yufei of China claimed gold with an Olympic-record time of 2 minutes, 3.86 seconds. Americans Regan Smith and Hali Flickinger dueled back and forth for the silver, with Smith pulling ahead at the end to touch in 2:05.30.
by The Associated Press

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We answered extremely random questions people had about the Olympics

We answered extremely random questions people had about the Olympics

As you cheer on sports you didn't think you cared about during the Summer Olympics, we're here to answer all those random questions that keep popping up in your brain.
by Saeed Ahmed

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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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