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Gen Z curlers upend champions at U.S. Olympic trials

The U.S. Men's curling team. (Courtesy of USA Curling/Michael Woolheater)
Courtesy of USA Curling/Michael Woolheater
The U.S. Men's curling team. (Courtesy of USA Curling/Michael Woolheater)

At the U.S. curling Olympic trials, a team of Gen-Z curlers usurped the long-reigning champions in a big upset.

NPR’s Pien Huang reports on Team Casper, who’s bringing swagger, limber knees, and some new sensibilities to a tradition-filled sport.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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