Minn. Olympian Comes Up Short

Minnesotan Amanda Smock did not qualify for the finals in the triple jump at the Olympic Games this morning.

 

 

 

 

Minnesotan Amanda Smock did not qualify for the finals in the triple jump at the Olympic Games this morning.

The 30-year-old Melrose, Minn. native finished 27th out of 33 competitors in the qualifying round of the triple jump. Only the top 12 jumpers advanced to Sunday’s final. Smock's best jump of her three qualifying efforts was 13.61 meters.

Smock is an NDSU graduate.

(KFGO file photo)

 

Paul Jurgens

   

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