Cyclist Kristen Faulkner wins historic gold medal after joining event as a replacement

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Kristen Faulkner, a 31-year-old cyclist, unexpectedly won a gold medal in the women's road cycling race at the 2024 Paris Olympics after being announced as a last-minute replacement. This victory marks her Olympic debut and makes her the first American woman to win gold in this event since 1984.

Keywords: Kristen Faulkner, 2024 Paris Olympics, women's road cycling

Source: Today.com

Update At: 8/5/2024

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