Two Minnesota Olympians reflect on their experience
Fencer Susie Scanlan, left, is from St. Paul. Triple jumper Amanda Smock, at right, is from Melrose.
MPR Photo/Kelsey Dilts McGregor
Life is getting back to normal for Olympic athletes who captured the attention of the world in London.
Seventeen Minnesotans made it to the Olympics this year. Two of them spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about the experience. Amanda Smock and Susie Scanlan. Amanda was the only American who qualified for the women's triple jump. Susie competed in fencing and her team brought home a bronze medal.
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