Olympic Channel Podcast: Monica Aksamit on overcoming a fractured back, financial problems, and a 'train wreck' season
Fencer Monica Aksamit grew up in New Jersey in the USA. Against the odds, she took an Olympic bronze medal home from Rio 2016.
Monica Aksamit has 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."
