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Olympics and Paralympics

All eyes on Stolz: What to know about speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

All eyes on Stolz: What to know about speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The biggest name in long track speedskating right now is Jordan Stolz. The 21-year-old from Wisconsin could line up in five events at the Milan Cortina Olympics and will be favored to win multiple gold medals.
by The Associated Press

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Two Minnesota speed skaters qualify for Winter Olympics

Two Minnesota speed skaters qualify for Winter Olympics

Speed skaters Giorgia Birkeland of White Bear Lake and Greta Myers of Lino Lakes earned spots on Team USA with their performance at the Olympic Team Trials that wrapped up Monday in Milwaukee.
by MPR News Staff

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Olympic rosters for ice hockey include a slew of Minnesotans

Olympic rosters for ice hockey include a slew of Minnesotans

With the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan just weeks away, the rosters for U.S. ice hockey and Paralympic Sled hockey have been announced. The ice hockey teams host a slew of Minnesotans and professional hockey players for the Frost and Wild.
by Anika Besst and The Associated Press

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Team Cory and Korey: Minnesota curlers preparing for 2026 Winter Olympics

Team Cory and Korey: Minnesota curlers preparing for 2026 Winter Olympics

Three years after teaming up to chase their shared Olympic dream, Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse of Duluth will represent the U.S. in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy.
by Grace Praxmarer

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Minnesota Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Minnesota Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

Minnesotan Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40. Thursday’s announcement comes more than six years after Vonn’s last Olympics.
by The Associated Press

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Stylish Olympic shooter Kim Yeji got an acting gig. She plays an assassin, of course

Stylish Olympic shooter Kim Yeji got an acting gig. She plays an assassin, of course

Kim Yeji, whose cool style and demeanor made her a "main character" of the Summer Olympics, has landed an acting gig and work with fashion brands. She says her athletic career remains her priority.
by Rachel Treisman

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