Lee Kiefer Celebrates Back-to-Back Gold Medals in Historic Day for U.S. Fencing

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Kiefer won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in women's foil at the Grand Palais, becoming the first U.S. woman to achieve this feat. She dominated the competition, defeating fellow American Lauren Scruggs, who made history as the first Black woman to medal in U.S. fencing. Both fencers are set to compete in the team foil event later in the week, with Kiefer's husband also participating in the Olympics.

Keywords: Kiefer, Olympic gold, fencing

Source: Sports Illustrated

Update At: 7/29/2024

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