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If you are wondering how to listen to the Olympics, iHeartRadio has you covered. iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio home of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so it is the only place to listen to the Olympics stream. The free iHeart app is where to go to listen to exclusive play-by-play action of Team USA. To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the country's athletes that are vying for gold.
Monica Aksamit, a celebrated American fencer, was born on February 18, 1990, in New York, New York. She grew up in Matawan, New Jersey, and began fencing at the age of nine. Aksamit is a three-time All-American and specializes in women's saber. She represented the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won a bronze medal.
Aksamit is not only a professional athlete but also a fitness model and a Penn State graduate. She has a strong presence in front of an audience and on camera, making her a popular figure in the sports world. Her journey in sports embodies perseverance, discipline, work ethic, and leadership, making her a role model for young adults.
In addition to her athletic career, Aksamit is also a business-savvy individual with a love for fitness and competition. She maintains a robust social media presence, using her platform to promote women in sport and animal rescue.
Aksamit took a leave of absence from medical school to focus on defending her Olympic gold medal. She balances strength and gym training in New Jersey with commutes to New York City for fencing practice at the Manhattan Fencing Center.
In January 2020, Aksamit earned a gold medal at the USA Fencing North American Cup (NAC) in Charlotte, NC, an Olympic qualifying series. This win positioned her well for a successful season and her pursuit of individual and team qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
From exclusive NBC play-by-play action of Team USA to live hourly updates from the Games to original Summer Games podcasts, you can listen to the Olympics stream only on iHeartRadio. Find out more about how to listen.