Olympics and Paralympics

August 2, 2021 7:59 AM

10 unique storylines to follow in the final stretch of the Tokyo Olympics

The swimmers are now leaving Japan and the spotlight moves to the track and field events at Olympic Stadium. We'll walk you through the biggest things to watch for until the closing ceremony.

by Merrit Kennedy, Leila Fadel, Tom Goldman, Laurel Wamsley and Russell Lewis

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August 2, 2021 5:48 AM

U.S. women's soccer loses to Canada in the Olympic semifinal

The 1-0 loss pushes the U.S. squad out of contention for a gold medal. They'll take bronze if they win their next game. The U.S. lost its star goalie to an injury in the first half.

by Merrit Kennedy and Russell Lewis

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August 2, 2021 4:41 AM

U.S. gymnast Jade Carey takes gold in the Olympic floor exercise final

U.S. gymnast Jade Carey pulled off a complicated tumbling routine with a high degree of difficulty, earning her first Olympic medal.

by Merrit Kennedy

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August 2, 2021 3:43 AM

Simone Biles will return for the Olympic balance beam final

"We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow — Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!!" USA Gymnastics said. Biles had withdrawn from other events.

by The Associated Press

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August 1, 2021 4:47 PM

Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor

The men’s 100-meter sprint — a race that has long defined Olympic royalty — went to a Texas-born Italian who hadn't cracked 10 seconds until this year.

by The Associated Press

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August 1, 2021 12:40 PM

Settled: High-jump friends elect double gold over jump-off

In a huddle with track officials, friends and rivals Mutaz Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy were given the option to settle the tie with a jump-off. Barshim had a better idea: How about two golds?

by The Associated Press

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August 1, 2021 12:35 PM

Belarus runner alleges Olympic team tried to send her home

A Belarus track sprinter alleged her Olympic team tried to remove her from Japan in a dispute that led to a standoff Sunday evening at Tokyo’s main airport.

by The Associated Press

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August 1, 2021 7:20 AM

Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith wins third Olympic medal

Lakeville swimmer Regan Smith won a third Olympic medal on Sunday, helping the U.S. to the silver in the women's 4-by-100 medley relay.

by MPR News Staff

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August 1, 2021 6:18 AM

St. Paul gymnast Sunisa Lee earns bronze in uneven bars

St. Paul gymnast Sunisa Lee added to her Olympic medal haul on Sunday, earning a bronze in uneven bars to go along with her gold in all-around and silver in the team event.

by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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August 1, 2021 5:50 AM

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Caeleb Dressel of the U.S. is only the fifth swimmer to win as many five golds at one Olympics. Australia's Emma McKeon became only the second woman in any sport to capture seven medals.

by The Associated Press

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