Faulkner, who won two gold medals in cycling events at the 2024 Paris Games, was greeted by friends and family on Friday at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
Kristen Faulkner shows her medals to family members Win Faulkner, left, and Sami Graham when the two-time Olympic gold medal cyclist arrived in Anchorage at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Friday. This was her first return to Alaska since winning gold at the Paris Olympics in August.
A cheer goes up as Kristen Faulkner descends the staircase leading to the baggage claim area at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Family and friends greeted the two-time Olympic gold medal cyclist when she arrived on Friday. Her parents — Sara and Jon Faulkner — were in Paris for the Summer Games but hadn’t seen their daughter since. They’ve had time to digest the accomplishments in the ensuing months and were excited to have her home for the holidays.Kristen Faulkner, of the United States, poses with the gold medal of the women's road cycling event at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Aug. 4 in Paris.
Kristen Faulkner is kissed by her father, Jon Faulkner, at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. “She couldn’t get on the road, she had to be careful what she did, she couldn’t go fishing,” Sara Faulkner said. “It was a pretty boring life, but she got to enjoy the summer in Homer.”
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