Lee Kiefer successfully defended her Olympic gold medal in women's foil fencing, defeating fellow American Lauren Scruggs 15-6 in the first all-U.S. final since 2008. Kiefer's victory marks her as the first American woman to win back-to-back gold medals in foil, following her 2020 Tokyo triumph. Scruggs, a Harvard student, made history as the first Black American woman to win an individual fencing medal. The final took place at the historic Grand Palais in Paris, a fitting backdrop for the elegant sport. Both athletes will team up later in the week for the Women's Team Foil Event. Kiefer celebrated by acknowledging the support from her family and friends, noting the emotional rollercoaster of her Olympic journey.