University of Minnesota Athletics
2019-20 Women's Rowing Roster
Meredith Targonski
- Class:
- Junior
- Position:
- Coxswain
- Height:
- 5-0
- High School:
- Rochester Century
- Hometown:
- Rochester, Minn.
2019-20 | JUNIOR SEASON
Coxed the 3V8 boat to a second-place finish in the Women's Collegiate 8+ event at the Head of The Mississippi with a time of 20:54.352 • the season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns • Academic All-Big Ten.
2018-19 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Competed on the Novice team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduate of Rochester Century High School • National Honor Society member • Academic All-State, Honors Diploma • Kevin Langlie MVP Scholarship Award in 2017 • six-time letter winner in cross country and five-time letter winner in track and field • All-City selection in 2013, 2015 and 2017 • All-Conference Honorable Mention 2014-2016 • USATF Track and Field J.O. National qualifier in 2013 and 2015 • 2014 USATF Indoor Track and Field National Qualifier • USATF XC National Qualifier in 2013 • 2013 State Participant and Finalist in 2013.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Claire Knocke and Paul Targonski • cousin, Mike Targonski, was a member of the Valparaiso football team • enjoys snowboarding • most memorable sports thrill was qualifying for the USATF National Junior Olympic track meet in the 800 meters • majoring in psychology with a coaching minor.
Coxed the 3V8 boat to a second-place finish in the Women's Collegiate 8+ event at the Head of The Mississippi with a time of 20:54.352 • the season ended on March 12, 2020, when the Big Ten and NCAA announced they were ceasing competitions and championships because of COVID-19 public health concerns • Academic All-Big Ten.
2018-19 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Competed on the Novice team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduate of Rochester Century High School • National Honor Society member • Academic All-State, Honors Diploma • Kevin Langlie MVP Scholarship Award in 2017 • six-time letter winner in cross country and five-time letter winner in track and field • All-City selection in 2013, 2015 and 2017 • All-Conference Honorable Mention 2014-2016 • USATF Track and Field J.O. National qualifier in 2013 and 2015 • 2014 USATF Indoor Track and Field National Qualifier • USATF XC National Qualifier in 2013 • 2013 State Participant and Finalist in 2013.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Claire Knocke and Paul Targonski • cousin, Mike Targonski, was a member of the Valparaiso football team • enjoys snowboarding • most memorable sports thrill was qualifying for the USATF National Junior Olympic track meet in the 800 meters • majoring in psychology with a coaching minor.
Head of the Mississippi Hype
Wednesday, October 08
Third Varsity Four Wins Again at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
Second Novice Eight Wins at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
First Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19
