Olympics

Why Shoreview's Kyra Condie is one to watch in sport climbing

Sport climbing will be part of the Olympics for the first time this summer, joining five other new sports making their Summer Games debuts in Tokyo. Minnesota's own Kyra Condie is a top challenger in the sport.

By Mark Boswell,

C.J. Sinner and

Rachel Blount

July 19, 2021 at 1:50PM
Kyra Condie is a Minnesotan who will compete in climbing at the 2020 Olympics.
Kyra Condie is a Minnesotan who will compete in climbing at the 2020 Olympics. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapolis, MN – December 22, 2019, The A in northeast Minneapolis, Kyra Condie is a Minnesotan who will compete in climbing at the 2020 Olympics. (Carlos Gonzalez, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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about the writers

Mark Boswell

Deputy News Graphics Director

Mark Boswell is Deputy News Graphics Director at the Minnesota Star Tribune and has over 30 years experience as a visual journalist, illustrator and writer.

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C.J. Sinner

Director of Graphics & Data Visuals

C.J. Sinner is the Director of Graphics and Data Visuals at the Star Tribune, managing a small team that works at the intersection of data and design to help enhance storytelling on all platforms through charts, maps and diagrams. 

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Rachel Blount

Reporter/Columnist

Rachel Blount is a sports reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune who covers a variety of topics, including the Olympics, Wild, college sports and horse racing. She has written extensively about Minnesota's Olympic athletes and has covered pro and college hockey since joining the staff in 1990.

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