Amanda Smock

Amanda Smock (née Thieschafer, born July 27, 1982) is an American triple jumper who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

[1] She attended North Dakota State University for college on an athletic scholarship, graduating in 2004.

"[1] He died shortly after the Trials, but Smock placed the credential where she would see it daily as a form of motivation.

A few days before the American team was announced, she jumped a new personal best of 14.18 metres (46.5 ft), allowing her to compete at Worlds.

[6] In 2014, Smock won the 2014 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships Triple Jump in 13.81 m (45 ft 31⁄2 in) but failed to qualify to the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Women's triple jump.

[7] Amanda finished 5th with a jump of 13.77 metres (45.2 ft) in triple jump at 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships[8] Amanda Smock has been married to former college teammate Greg Smock since 2009.

[3] Amanda has worked as a partner at a small business specializing in corporate wellness programs.