Cyclist Kristen Faulkner sprints clear to win Team USA's first road race Olympic medal in 40 years

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Kristen Faulkner won the women's road race at the Paris Olympics, becoming the first American to medal in this event in 40 years. She finished the 158-kilometer race in just under four hours, 58 seconds ahead of silver medalist Marianne Vos and bronze medalist Lotte Kopecky. Faulkner's victory marks a significant achievement for American cycling since the 1984 Olympics.

Keywords: Kristen Faulkner, Paris Olympics, women's road race

Source: CBS News

Update At: 8/5/2024

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