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July 25 Report: ‘An incredible feeling’ as Kiefer wins gold in individual foil
James Franks, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 25, 2021
Lee Kiefer, a member of U.S. fencing and a third-year medical student, makes history for Team USA. She is the first American to win gold in women’s individual foil.
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Kentucky blue turns to gold for Team USA rifle
James Franks, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 25, 2021
Mary Tucker and Will Shaner are in Tokyo representing the United States and the Wildcats in the 2020 Olympics. Shaner already secured gold.
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From living room to podium: Team USA fencer Lee Kiefer achieves gold by following dad’s lead
Talia Massi, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 25, 2021
For the Kiefer family, fencing is a family affair. Lee Kiefer’s Olympic journey all started thanks to her dad, Steven. His influence and instruction has turned Lee into the fencer she is today.
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Eli Dershwitz followed older brother into fencing
Talia Massi, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 25, 2021
Eli Dershwitz used to tag along to pick up his brother from fencing practice. He eventually followed him into the sport, becoming a two-time Olympian.
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Two-time Olympians Aria and Makenzie Fischer hope to sustain success … and the environment
Kerston Corns, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 25, 2021
Olympians Aria and Makenzie Fischer are finding ways to maintain a more sustainable lifestyle after being in lockdown for a year.
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Stone, Wagner built bond in boat from the ground up
Kenneth Manoj, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 24, 2021
With less than two months between the single and double scull trials for the U.S. women’s rowing team, Gevvie Stone and Kristina Wagner faced the daunting challenge of building a partnership from the ground up. But they leaned on each other and their past experiences to qualify for Tokyo.
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Laser-like focus drives Wiskus to Tokyo
Taiwo Adeshigbin, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 24, 2021
Shane Wiskus' journey to become an Olympian wasn’t always clear. But despite unexpected circumstances, his vision remained the same: to compete at the highest level.
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Moldauer's contagious energy powered Tokyo pursuit
Taiwo Adeshigbin, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 24, 2021
Oklahoma’s Yul Moldauer was an energy-filled child who channeled that enthusiasm into becoming an Olympian.
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July 24 Report: U.S. off to strong start in women’s 3x3 basketball
Edwin Perez, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 24, 2021
As 3x3 Basketball made its Olympic debut Saturday, Team USA put on two dominating performances.
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Seven universities, led by Notre Dame, represented on U.S. fencing team
Talia Massi, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication July 24, 2021
Collegiate athletes make up 75% of U.S. Olympic fencing team. Notre Dame leads the way with seven.