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Olympics and Paralympics

An exuberant end to a bittersweet Olympics

An exuberant end to a bittersweet Olympics

An Olympics that began with the death of a luger ended Sunday with an exuberant celebration of Canada - reflecting a determined comeback by the host country's organizers and athletes.

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Canada beats US for hockey gold, 3-2 in OT

Canada beats US for hockey gold, 3-2 in OT

The Canadian men's hockey team won the gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics Sunday afternoon, beating the US team 3-2 in overtime.

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Vonn crashes, German takes super-combined title

Vonn crashes, German takes super-combined title

Lindsey Vonn has lost her bid for a second Olympic title, missing a gate and falling in the slalom leg of the super-combined. Best friend and biggest rival Maria Riesch won the event.

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MPR's Fantasy Olympic Games

MPR's Fantasy Olympic Games

To track the progress of Minnesota's athletes competing at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, we've created a friendly competition between the Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs, which we call MPR's Fantasy Olympic Games.

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The first hockey 'miracle,' at the 1960 Olympics

The first hockey 'miracle,' at the 1960 Olympics

Most everybody remembers the famous "Miracle on Ice" gold medal win by the underdog U.S. hockey team at the Lake Placid Olympics in 1980. But 50 years ago, there was another overachieving hockey team that came away with gold.
by Tom Crann

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Athletes scrape by to fund Olympic dreams

Athletes scrape by to fund Olympic dreams

Most athletes competing in this year's Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver are forced to scrape together their savings, ask for donations and put together a few modest sponsorships to pay for their training. Caitlin Compton, a cross-country skier from Minneapolis, is a case in point.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Olympic luger dies after crash

Olympic luger dies after crash

A men's luger from the former Soviet republic of Georgia died Friday after a crash during training in Vancouver, the IOC confirmed.

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