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Haley Batten Wins Silver in 2024 Olympics, Achieving Highest U.S. Finish in Women's Mountain Biking

Jul 28, 2024, 04:37 PM

Haley Batten, a 25-year-old from Park City, Utah, made U.S. Olympic history by securing a silver medal in women's mountain biking at the 2024 Olympics. Despite facing a puncture during the race and receiving a fine from the Olympic mountain bike judges for breaking a rule on the final lap, Batten's performance marks the highest finish ever by an American rider in this event. Her achievement is particularly noteworthy as she was not initially expected to contend for a medal. Batten, originally from Bentonville, Arkansas, represented the Natural State with pride.