Monday Headlines: UK Gold Medalists Edition

By John Morgan Francis@MonJorgan Jul 26, 2021, 8:00am EDT

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The Tokyo Olympics began just three days ago and the Kentucky Wildcats have already had two athletes win medaled in their respective events. Lee Kiefer and Will Shaner will bring home their gold medals of which they won via fencing (Kiefer) and air rifle (Shaner).

Kiefer, a Lexington native, won her gold medal in the individual foil by a score of 15-13. As a three-time olympian, it’s her first gold medal.

Lee Kiefer wins #gold for the #USA

Women’s foil individual #gold at her third #Olympics!#StrongerTogether #Tokyo2020 | @FIE_fencing pic.twitter.com/Niy2Nf7wyI
— Olympics (@Olympics) July 25, 2021

Shaner, “cemented his place as the best male air rifle shooter in the world on Sunday.” Not only did Shaner’s final score set the olympic record, but he’s also the first American to ever win gold in the event.

Will Shaner, the youngest man to compete for @TeamUSA in a rifle event, won gold in the 10-meter air rifle. #TokyoOlympics x @USAShooting pic.twitter.com/LVJXEyxL37
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) July 25, 2021

While both Kiefer and Shaner have more events to come, there are several other past and even future Wildcats who will also have a shot to medal in their respective events.

Tweet of the Day

The #Texans are now willing to listen — and have been for some time — to trade offers for star QB Deshaun Watson, multiple sources tell me and @RapSheet. But the price is high for a player of his caliber, and should be. It’d likely take at least three first-round picks and more.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 26, 2021

After a long silence, will there be teams interested at this price?