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Monica Aksamit’s life seems to consistently throw up challenges that seem impossible.
“I'm like, ‘how are all of these things happening to me?’”
She competes in fencing despite a fractured back, has to crowdfund plane tickets to events, nearly didn’t make the US team at Rio 2016, adopted a dog

Monica AKSAMIT

Tokyo 2020 | Olympic Games

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Monica Aksamit on fighting financial problems, a fractured back, and why she never gives up

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 reveals 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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Monica Aksamit on fighting financial problems, a fractured back, and why she never gives up

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

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