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Laura Kraut Wins Silver, Becomes Oldest U.S. Olympic Medalist in 72 Years
Aug 3, 2024, 03:31 PM
Laura Kraut, 58, has made history by becoming the oldest American to win an Olympic medal since 1952. Kraut secured a silver medal in the team equestrian jumping event on Saturday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This achievement marks her as the oldest U.S. Olympic medalist in 72 years, surpassing the record set by sailor Everard 'Ducky' Endt. Her victory is a testament to the notion that age is just a number, and it highlights the extraordinary accomplishments of women at any stage of life.
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