Kiefer is fencing gold 

Lexington native Lee Kiefer solidified her spot in United States fencing history during the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Kiefer became the first U.S. fencer with three Olympic gold medals. She earned the gold medal in women’s individual foil on July 28, a feat she first accomplished in 2020 at the Tokyo Olympics. 

Kiefer faced U.S. teammate Lauren Scruggs of New York in the first all-U.S. Olympic gold medal final since Beijing 2008. 

The U.S. Women’s Foil Team— made up of Kiefer, Scruggs, Jackie Dubrovich of New Jersey and Maia Weintraub of Pennsylvania—won gold August 1, earning the U.S. its first ever team Olympic gold medal. 

Kiefer has appeared in Kentucky Living multiple times and was the subject of our Olympic cover story in 2012. 

Photos: #BizziTeam via USA Fencing