Monica Aksamit - USA Olympic Fencer - Episode #68

This episode of The Athletes Podcast features Monica Aksamit. Monica is an American sabre fencer. She represented her country at the 2016 Summer Olympics where she earned a bronze medal in the Women's Sabre Team event. She was an amazing guest to have on and we hope you enjoy the episode!

02:30: Thoughts on Clubhouse?

04:00: Importance of Mental Health

06:00: Thoughts When Asked to come on The Athletes Podcast

08:00: What got you into Fencing

09:30: Feeling when getting a full scholarship to Penn State

12:00: Food at the Olympic Games 

14:50: Camaraderie between Olympic Athletes

18:50: Dealing with a Back Injury

23:30: Bungee Jumping Experience

26:30: Love for Disney Movies

27:30: Harry Styles Turning down Prince Eric

28:30: Importance of Warming Up

30:00: Routine as a Fencer

31:30: Traveling Spots Post Pandemic

35:00: Feelings about Being On Podcasts

37:30: What's next for Monica Aksamit

39:30: What Kind of Fruit is Monica Aksamit

41:30: Polish Views of America 

43:00: Why you chose Sabre Fencing

46:30: Piece of Advice for Future Athletes

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