Yes/No: Will Amanda Smock triple jump over 46 feet at OTC Meet?

A strong argument could be made that Amanda Smock is one of the best current US track and field athletes with a connection to Minnesota.  Smock is a four-time USA National Champion in the triple jump and she competed in both the 2012 Olympics and the 2011 World Championships.  She is at it again in 2013 -- Smock finished third at USA Outdoors which gives her a shot at competing in the 2013 World Championships.

The qualifying process is a bit complicated, but essentially if Smock can match the "B" qualifier (46 feet, 7 1/4 inches) and neither of the top two finishers in the 2013 USA triple jump hits that mark, then Smock will go to the World Championships.  The other route would be to jump the "A" qualifier (47 feet, 3 inches) and not have to worry about other qualifiers.  Smock's current best in the triple jump is 46 feet, 6 1/4 inches.

Amanda Smock is set to chase these marks throughout July, starting with an OTC Meet in Chula Vista, California on Friday.

Yes/No: Will Amanda Smock triple jump 46 feet or further on Friday at the OTC Meet in Chula Vista?

Amanda Smock attended high school in Melrose.  She went on to become a three-time National Champion in the Triple Jump at North Dakota State University.  Smock's third place finish at 2013 USA Outdoor Nationals came with a jump of 45' 2.25" and indoors, she won 2013 USA Nationals with a jump of 44' 9.5".

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My Answer:  Yes

Last week's question was:  Will three or more Minnesota athletes finish among the top three in his/her event at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championship?  The answer was no - Amanda Smock and Liz Podominick both finished third.   Twelve people answered correctly this week.  Lori Anne Schwiesow and Mary Varney continue to lead with thirteen points.  Dylan Dragswiek is second with twelve points.

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