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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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For Minnesota Olympian Smock, a leap of faith

The rock-solid confidence of Amanda Smock's dad, who died in 2009, helped her push past disappointment to reach London.

Updated: July 25, 2012, - 12:21 PM

Minnesota connection: Fourteen of 'us' for Games

Want to be sure to keep tabs on athletes with Minnesota ties competing in the Olympics for Team USA? Here is a quick rundown of all 14, including when they compete and how to find them on Twitter.

Updated: July 25, 2012, - 06:41 AM

Susie Scanlan: Made to hold a blade

Once a girl simply seeking a good swordfight, St. Paul's Susie Scanlan figures to find plenty in London.

Updated: July 24, 2012, - 06:48 AM

Phelps will throttle back in London

Eight-time gold medalist in Beijing will "limit" his events in London to seven, skipping the 200 free to get some rest.

Updated: July 03, 2012, - 12:16 AM

Age-defying Torres keeps dream alive

The five-time Olympian recorded the third-fastest time in the 50-meter freestyle semifinals.

Updated: July 01, 2012, - 08:03 PM

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