When Lee Kiefer isn't competing in the Olympics, she's studying for her fourth year of medical school. NBD. 🏅
of the Tokyo Olympics and the country's first-ever medal in the individual foil fencing category. She defeated reigning champion Inna Deriglazova, bringing home the country's third gold medal in the fencing sport period. When Kiefer pulled off her mask, spectators could practically feel her joyful energy through the screen. Her euphoric shouts of excitement are a top-tier moment of the games so far.
Aside from being a badass athlete, Kiefer is also a full-time medical student at the University of Kentucky. Her husband, Gerek Meinhardt, is a former Olympic competitor and secured the bronze medal for team foil in 2016. Kiefer said the ultimate prize is sharing her win with her loved ones.
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