14 Facts About Amanda Smock

Amanda Smock is an American triple jumper who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Amanda Smock won the triple jump events at the United States Outdoor Championships in 2011 and 2012, and at the Indoor Championships in 2011.

Amanda Smock grew up in a small town in rural Minnesota - Melrose, Minnesota, where she began competing in gymnastics at age 4.

Amanda Smock attended North Dakota State University for college on an athletic scholarship, graduating in 2004.

In 2011, Amanda Smock placed first in the triple jump at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a jump of 14.07 metres.

Amanda Smock failed to make the final at the World Championships, finishing 31st of 34 competitors.

Amanda Smock said she would continue to compete for another year at least, but said it was unlikely she would try for another Olympics.

Amanda Smock finished 5th with a jump of 13.77 metres in triple jump at 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Amanda Smock has been married to former college teammate Greg Smock since 2009.

Amanda Smock is part of the New York Athletic Club Track Team and is sponsored by Asics.

Amanda Smock has worked as a partner at a small business specializing in corporate wellness programs.

Amanda Smock considers herself blessed to not have to try to balance work and training.

Amanda Smock celebrated her 30th birthday on July 27, the opening day of the Olympic Games in 2012.

Amanda Smock is a coach for Macalester College's track and field team, coaching long jump and triple jump.