It was Lauren Scruggs’ job to anchor the U.S. team, to score a few more points, but she was struggling. Not only did she secure the title in women’s team foil, she also helped teammate Lee Kiefer earn a record third career gold, most ever for an American fencer. “We were a lot more calm.” American Lee Kiefer, right, lunges …
A roadmap to follow for the fencing competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch — Olga Kharlan, Ukraine: One of Ukraine’s best hopes for Olympic success against the backdrop of war, Kharlan had a unique route to the Paris Games. — Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt, United States: Kiefer is the reigning women’s foil gold medalist, Meinhardt is a …
