Monica Aksamit on overcoming a fractured back, financial problems, and a 'train wreck' season

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English - November 04, 2020 10:58 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 83 ratings
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Fencer Monica Aksamit grew up in New Jersey in the USA. Against the odds, she took an Olympic bronze medal home from Rio 2016. She's crowdfunded plane tickets, competed with a fractured back, adopted stray dogs in Peru, and has her eyes focused on success at Tokyo 2020.

Her fast-talking personality recounts a life story filled with laughter, dedication, and kindness.

"Stubborn is a quality most people don't really want. But I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for my stubbornness.... I definitely don't give up."

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