Lee Kiefer makes history as first American gold medalist in Olympic fencing

The United States has never had an Olympic medalist in the women’s individual foil competition – until now. Lee Keifer became the first American to reach the podium, winning the gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. She defeated world champion Inna Deriglazova of Russia in a thrilling match that ended 15-13. It was the first time an American has earned any medal in the event.

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