University of Minnesota Athletics

2015-16 Men's Track & Field Roster

Rashawn Fountain

Rashawn Fountain

  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Position:
    Sprints
  • Hometown:
    Detroit, Mich.
  • High School:
    Eden Praire HS

Fountain's Personal Records

2016 | REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON
Indoor:
Did not see action.Outdoor: Won the 400 meter hurdles at the Tommie Twilight with a time of 52.83 seconds.

2015 | REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON

Indoor:
Highlights include top three finishes in events at the Northwest Open, the Jack Johnson Classic, the Iowa State Classic, and the Snowshoe Open. Outdoor: Competed in meets at the Stanford Invitational, the Texas Invitational, the Drake Relays, the Golden Bear Twilight (which included a win in the 400 meter hurdles), and the Musco Twilight. 

2014 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON
Indoor:
At the 2014 Northwest Open finished 3rd in the 600 meters with a time of 1:21.29 - at the 2014 Jack Johnson Classic placed 22nd with a time of 23.38 seconds - at the Bill Bergan Invitational placed 22nd in the 200 meter dash with a time of 23.00 - at the same meet finished 7th in the 600 yards with a time of 1:11.41 - at the 2014 Iowa State Classic, finished 8th in the 600 yards with a time of 1:12.18 - finished 2nd in the 600 meters with a time of 1:20.14 at the 2014 Snowshoe Open - at the 2014 Big Ten Championships placed 17th in the 600 meters with a time of 1:18.98. Outdoor: Placed 26th at the Stanford Invitational with a time of 55.83 in the 400 meter hurdles - won the 400 meter hurdles at the Hamline Invitational with a time of 54.26 - at the 2014 Sun Angel Classic placed 5th in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 52.70 - won the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 54.27 at the Tom Cat Twilight - placed 20th at the Drake Relays in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 57.96 - at the 2014 Musco Twilight placed 12th in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 52.46.

2013 | REDSHIRT SEASON
Did not compete in 2013.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2012 graduate of Eden Prairie High School (Minn.) - competed for head coach Bruce Kivimaki - helped Eden Prairie to a fifth-place finish in the 4x400 at the 2012 Minnesota State High Scool Championships - boasts a personal best of 48.42 in the 400 meters - the 2012 Lake Conference champion in the 400 meters (50.04) - part of three Eden Prairie High School relay records: the 400-meter relay, the 800-meter relay and the 1,600-meter relay.

PERSONAL
Business and Marketing Education Major. - Son of Raynard Daniel and Shelly Fountain. - Hometown: Detroit, attended Eden Prarie (MN) High School. - Has two younger sisters: Candise and Kylie. - Favorite Sports Memories: Winning the state football championship at the Metrodome and seeing Lolo Jones at the Outdoor National Championships in 2011. - Enjoys stock trading, golfing, fishing, and fine dining. - Coached by Bruce Kiv, Bill Terrequez and Mike Grant. - Holds the Minnesota State record for longest touchdown reception at 95 yards.

Godfred Wins B1G Title
Monday, May 18
Mantzouranis Wins B1G Hammer Title
Monday, May 18
4x100 Meter B1G Title
Sunday, May 17
Track & Field Season Hype
Friday, March 06