Credit: Long's Photography
Courtesy of USOC Press Box
Amanda Clark was 7-years-old when she started her sailing career in an Optimist Dinghy, competing at both the national and international levels. She shifted her focus on to the Europe Dinghy and, at just 15-years-old, became the youngest female to make the U.S. Sailing Team with a concentration in the Europe.
Clark went on to pursue the double-handed International 470 Dinghy and teamed up with Sarah Mergenthaler. The dynamic duo, known asTeam GO Sail, took home first place in the 470 at the U.S. Olympic Trials and will represent Team USA in Beijing.
Before the Games, Clark took some time out to tell Active.com about life as an Olympian.
What's on your iPod playlist?
For workouts, it is ATB, AC/DC and a mix of other techno music. For down time, it is Tom Petty, Dispatch and The Tragically Hip.
What helps you unwind after a hard day of practice/training?
Cooking with my husband if I am at home. If I am on the road, a little movie time followed by some reading.
What's one thing about being an Olympic athlete that would surprise most people?
Signing autographs for people is fun.
What's a typical training meal?
For China, it is the China diet ... weight loss, weight loss, weight loss.
What are you most looking forward to at the Games?
Walking into the Birds' Nest at the Opening Ceremonies and the first gun of our first race!
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