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Olympics and Paralympics

U.S. women beat Brazil to win first Olympic volleyball gold

U.S. women beat Brazil to win first Olympic volleyball gold

The U.S. women’s volleyball team, including Edina’s Jordan Thompson, claimed its first Olympic gold medal Sunday with a victory over Brazil. The U.S. had previously won three silver medals and two bronze since first getting on the medal stand in 1984.
by The Associated Press

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14 moments that swept us away at the Tokyo Olympics

14 moments that swept us away at the Tokyo Olympics

NPR's team in Tokyo put together our favorite moments of the Games, where participants showed their athleticism, sportsmanship and what motivated them to compete.
by Merrit Kennedy, Tom Goldman, Mandalit del Barco, Leila Fadel and Russell Lewis

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A gold for Steveson kicks off the medal contention weekend. When to watch

A gold for Steveson kicks off the medal contention weekend. When to watch

A gold medal for Apple Valley’s Gable Steveson kicked off the final weekend of Olympic competitions. Minnesota-connected athletes are competing in matches for gold medals in basketball, baseball and volleyball. Here’s when to watch.
by Matt Mikus

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Minnesota's Gable Steveson wins wrestling gold

Minnesota's Gable Steveson wins wrestling gold

The Gophers wrestling standout from Apple Valley defeated Georgia’s Geno Petriashvili 10-8 to claim wrestling gold in the men’s freestyle 125-kilogram class. Steveson, as is customary after his biggest wins, celebrated with a backflip.
by The Associated Press

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