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Olympics and Paralympics

Lakeville's Smith wins bronze in 100-meter backstroke

Lakeville's Smith wins bronze in 100-meter backstroke

Australia’s Kaylee McKeown took gold with a winning time of 57.47, just off the world mark she set this year of 57.45. The silver went to Canadian Kylie Masse in 57.72, while former world record-holder Regan Smith won bronze at 58.05.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka bounced out of Tokyo Olympics

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka bounced out of Tokyo Olympics

Naomi Osaka has been the face of these Olympics and was chosen to light the cauldron in the opening ceremony. She easily won her first two tennis matches but lost in the third round
by Tom Goldman

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July 26: Where and when to watch Minnesota Olympic athletes

July 26: Where and when to watch Minnesota Olympic athletes

Minnesota athletes will be competing in basketball, volleyball and swimming. Here’s when and where you can watch them on Monday.
by Matt Mikus

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Former U swimmer Bowe Becker wins gold in 4x100 freestyle relay

Former U swimmer Bowe Becker wins gold in 4x100 freestyle relay

Caeleb Dressel gave the U.S. a lead it never relinquished, swimming the first leg in a blistering 47.26 seconds. Blake Pieroni and former Gopher Bowe Becker kept the Americans out front before Zach Apple turned in an anchor leg of 46.69 to leave no doubt at the end.
by The Associated Press

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How a U.S. Olympic pair keeps going after one tests positive for the coronavirus in Tokyo

How a U.S. Olympic pair keeps going after one tests positive for the coronavirus in Tokyo

When a U.S. beach volleyball player tested positive for the coronavirus, his teammate needed to find another partner before their first Olympic match. It was devastating but they're continuing to fight.
by Merrit Kennedy

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U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky takes silver in her first final in Tokyo

U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky takes silver in her first final in Tokyo

Australia's Ariarne Titmus narrowly edged her out of gold in the 400-meter freestyle final. Katie Ledecky, the biggest star of U.S. swimming, has a fierce rivalry with Titmus.
by Merrit Kennedy

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