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Lee Kiefer is an American Olympic champion, born on 15 June 1994 in Ohio, United States. She is the most decorated and successful right-handed foil fencer in American history with two Olympic golds.
Lee Kiefer represented the United States in the 2012 London, 2016 Rio de Janeiro, 2020 Tokyo, and 2024 Paris Olympic Games and became the first American in history to win an individual Olympic gold medal in foil fencing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
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| Name | Lee Kiefer |
| Full Name | Lee Kiefer |
| Born | 15 June 1994 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Age | 30 years (as of 2024) |
| Country of Residency | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Fencing |
| Function | Athlete |
| Height (approx.) | in Centimeters- 163 in Meters- 1.63 in Feet & Inches- 5’4” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Pounds- 108 lbs in Kilograms- 49 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Religion | Christianity |
Lee Kiefer’s Professional Career Statistics
Lee Kiefer’s Debut
She made her debut at the 2010 Pan American Championship and won the gold medal in individual women’s foil in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Milestones
Gold Medals representing the United States
- Three times Olympic gold medalist, one gold medal in individual women’s foil event in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games and two gold medals in 2024 Paris Olympic Games(one in Individual women’s foil and one in women’s team foil event).
- Six times Grand Prix gold medalist in individual women’s foil in 2016 Italy, 2017 California, 2022 South Korea, 2023 South Korea, 2024 Italy, and 2024 United States.
- Five times World Cup gold medalist in Individual women’s foil event in 2015 Algeria, 2017 Germany, 2017 Mexico, 2022 Germany, and 2023 Bulgaria.
- 22 times Pan American gold medalist in individual women’s foil and Team women’s foil event. She became the first fencer to win three straight individual Pan American Games titles and ten individual Pan American championship titles.
- 5 times NCAA Championships gold medalist.
Lee Kiefer’s Ranking
She became the first American world number one in March 2017 as per the International Fencing Federation.
Lee Kiefer’s Net worth
Lee Kiefer’s Net Worth is not disclosed; however, she has multiple sources of income including prize money, endorsements, etc.
Lee Kiefer ‘s Personal Life
Marital Status: Married.
Husband: Gerek Meinhardt (fellow Fencer)
Parents: Father: Steve Kiefer (Doctor)
Mother: Teresa (Doctor)
Siblings: Brother: Axel.
Sister: Alexandra (Doctor).
Lee Kiefer’s Education
She has completed a bachelor’s degree in science at – the University of Notre Dame: United States. She wanted to pursue medicine and got admitted in 2017 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington United States of America., however, destiny had different plans.
Language Spoken
English.
Lee Kiefer’s Occupation
She is a competitive fencer.
Interesting Fun Facts about Lee Kiefer
- She got inspiration from her father and started fencing at age six after watching her father fence at a local competition Mikey McIntosh. Her father is her Hero.
- She likes to Collect postcards.
- She has received a Hall of Fame by the International Fencing Federation [FIE] in 2022.
- She was recognized as Atlantic Coast Conference Women’s Foilist of the Year in 2015 and 2017 at the University of Notre Dame.
- Lee’s husband, Gerek Meinhardt has also won bronze medals in men’s team foil at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.
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