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Reporter/Columnist | Sports

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Rachel Blount is a sports columnist and general assignment reporter, with a particular emphasis on Olympic sports.
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Anthony Ervin is back ... and he's still blistering

After dropping out of the scene in 2003, Anthony Ervin didn't expect a chance to win any more medals.

Updated: July 01, 2012, - 08:31 AM

Minnesota's Anderson will race after DQ tossed out

The former Gophers runner won an appeal to remain in the 1,500 finals.

Updated: July 01, 2012, - 08:19 AM

Coughlin ekes way to 100 freestyle final

The much-medaled champ missed the 100 backstroke cut, but she has one more chance and is ready for what comes.

Updated: June 30, 2012, - 08:48 AM

London is calling Rachel Bootsma

Rachel Bootsma will live her Olympic dream. The Eden Prairie swimmer secured a spot in the London Games with a second-place finish in the 100-meter backstroke.

Updated: June 29, 2012, - 12:40 PM

New Ulm wrestler makes Olympic team after all

Ali Bernard of New Ulm, Minn., was named to the U.S. Olympic wrestling team on Thursday after Stephany Lee, who defeated Bernard at the Olympic trials, was suspended because of a positive drug test.

Updated: June 28, 2012, - 10:30 PM

This big Missy bound for fame

Missy Franklin is more than happy to confront lofty expectations being set for her at London Games.

Updated: June 28, 2012, - 10:28 PM

Olympic track hopeful has enduring strength

Former Gophers runner Gabriele Anderson twice has battled cancer, and through those struggles she tapped the inner power that has her competing for an Olympic berth.

Updated: June 28, 2012, - 11:43 AM

Former U swimmer aced out in final

David Plummer finished third, one spot too far back to secure a trip to London, in a race won by Matt Grevers.

Updated: June 27, 2012, - 10:29 PM

At top speed, Bootsma is cruising into the finals

The Eden Prairie teen pursues her Olympics dreams tonight in the 100-meter backstroke after turning in the fastest time of her career.

Updated: June 27, 2012, - 10:59 AM

Plummer hopes to go even faster

Just a few years ago, after finishing his swim career with the Gophers, David Plummer thought about quitting the sport. Then he connected with coach Ben Bartell at the Minnetonka Swim Club, who helped him formulate a plan to reach the highest goals possible.

Updated: June 27, 2012, - 12:18 AM