Rachel Blount

Columnist | Sports
Phone: 612-673-4389
Rachel Blount is a sports columnist and general assignment reporter, with a particular emphasis on Olympic sports.

Recent content from Rachel Blount

Shani Marks: For the love of the jump

Triple-jumper Shani Marks has put her life on hold for four years, hoping to make it to the Beijing Olympics -- though she knows there's little chance for a medal.

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 01:05 PM

Penn State rally leaves U women empty

A blistering start didn't lead to a win this time for the Gophers women's basketball team, as the Lady Lions clawed back and won at the wire.

Updated: February 06, 2012, - 06:40 AM

Blount: At 68, she's on trail she helped to blaze

Judy Jungwirth still plays sports she once was banned from for being a girl.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 11:53 AM

CHART: National Girls and Women in Sports Day

NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY What: A nationwide celebration, now in its 26th year, to honor those who have...

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 10:11 PM

Overdue joy spills over after Gophers women stun Buckeyes

The Gophers won with clean, composed ball, while Tayler Hill & Co. appeared frazzled in a rowdy Barn.

Updated: January 30, 2012, - 06:38 AM

Tayler Hill looks like a star again

 The Minnesota prep superstar was a role player her first two years for Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State. But now she has assumed a starring role for the Buckeyes.

Updated: January 29, 2012, - 09:16 AM

Blount: Horse industry needs racino

Expanded gambling would give Minnesota's horse racing industry a chance to rebuild its financial base.

Updated: January 24, 2012, - 06:17 AM

Victory over Michigan State invigorates Gophers women

Kiara Buford shook off her shooting slump and scored 22 points in a game that the U never trailed.

Updated: January 20, 2012, - 08:41 AM

Blount: That other rookie point guard in town isn't so bad either

Halfway through the season, it's evident that Rachel Banham is the most exciting player the Gophers women have had in years.

Updated: January 19, 2012, - 06:30 AM

Olympic bid arrives; medical pursuits wait

Justin Grunewald logged the miles to qualify for the U.S. marathon trials. The trade-off: A demanding medical career was put on hold. .

Updated: January 13, 2012, - 11:51 PM

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