Lauren Scruggs made Olympic history by becoming the first Black woman to win an Olympic fencing medal, achieving gold and silver in Paris 2024.
Scruggs highlighted her unexpected journey into fencing, crediting her brother's interest in sword fighting and her mother’s support in purchasing equipment.
She hopes to inspire young Black girls to participate in fencing, reflecting on the sport's historical lack of representation for Black athletes.
Scruggs entered the Olympics with no expectations, thinking she would lose her first bout, yet went on to earn two medals.
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