Kristen Faulkner Wins Gold in Olympic Road Race, Ending 40-Year U.S. Drought

The Harvard grad and former venture capitalist took up cycling just six years ago and overcame significant challenges to achieve Olympic glory.

Faulkner replaced Taylor Knibb in the road race lineup after Knibb withdrew to focus on other events.
She started competitive cycling in 2017 while working as a venture capitalist in New York.
Faulkner suffered a career-threatening injury last year but recovered to compete in Paris.
She is the first American woman to win the Olympic road race since Connie Carpenter in 1984.
Faulkner aims to add another medal in the upcoming team pursuit event.