There's more women's beach volleyball tonight (Tuesday) at the Olympics. And, as you watch the American duo, it's fun to know there's a St. Cloud connection.
Viewing parties have been planned as St. Cloud's own Alise Post competes in the Olympics. You can watch Post in the the BMX races at the Marcus Parkwood Cinema in Waite Park. The viewing parties are free and open to everyone.
Many of the most memorable moments at the Olympics happen at Track and Field events. Track and Field at the Summer games in Rio consists of 24 men’s sports and 23 women’s sports.
Former St. Cloud State University football player, and SCSU rugby club member, Garrett Bender began his Olympic run today (Tuesday) in Rio.
The USA men's Rugby Sevens team won one game, and lost another.
The first of this year's Olympians with ties to St. Cloud will start his competition tomorrow (Tuesday). Garrett Bender is a member of the USA Rugby team.
As a way to measure power and strength weightlifting has been part of the Olympics since the 19th Century. And, Olympic lifting is something you can do at most gyms in the St. Cloud metro.
Central Minnesota has a rich history of sending athletes to the Olympic Games. A new book called "Minnesota Gold" highlights 57 former Olympians from around the state. Author Patrick Mader was on the News Noon show today (Friday).
Another former St. Cloud State University athlete is heading to the Summer Olympics. Former SCSU football player Garrett Bender today (Monday) was named to the US Men's Rugby team.
- A St. Cloud native is going back to the Olympics. Twenty-five year old Alise Post qualified to compete in the summer games in Brazil last (Sunday) night.