Laura Kraut
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Laura Kraut (born November 14, 1965) is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.[1]
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Born | November 14, 1965 (1965-11-14) (age 58) Camden, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Kraut won the gold medal as part of the United States team with her horse Cedric in team jumping, together with McLain Ward, Will Simpson, and Beezie Madden.[2]
In 2010 Kraut was featured in the television series A Rider's Story[3] along with fellow Olympian McLain Ward.
Kraut has been recognized for her charitable contributions with equestrian-based charity, JustWorld International.