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Regan Smith of the U.S. and Kaylee McKeown of Australia have dominated the backstroke events in recent years. Who will come out on top during the Paris Games?

Regan Smith of Lakeville, a three-time medalist in Tokyo, is ranked No. 2 in the world in the 200 butterfly, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke heading into the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

Regan Smith of Lakeville, a three-time medalist in Tokyo, is ranked No. 2 in the world in the 200 butterfly, 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke heading into the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

A three-time medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, Lakeville’s Regan Smith will swim four events in her quest to qualify for the Paris Games: the 100 and 200 butterfly and the 100 and 200 backstroke.

PWHL Minnesota coach Ken Klee made the team’s draft selections, taking Canadian defender Claire Thompson with the No. 3 overall pick.

PWHL Minnesota coach Ken Klee made the team’s draft selections, taking Canadian defender Claire Thompson with the No. 3 overall pick.

Jayna Hefford, the PWHL’s senior vice president of hockey operations, said it was clear “there wasn’t a path forward” without a change.

Natalie Darwitz, a Minnesota hockey icon, is the architect who built Minnesota’s championship team from scratch. A league source said she clashed with head coach Ken Klee before her departure.

Natalie Darwitz, a Minnesota hockey icon, is the architect who built Minnesota’s championship team from scratch. A league source said she clashed with head coach Ken Klee before her departure.

Natalie Darwitz, a Minnesota hockey icon, is the architect who built Minnesota’s championship team from scratch. A league source said she clashed with head coach Ken Klee before her departure.