The last time Team USA took a trip to the Olympic Games , our world was in a state of panic. The plans to host in Tokyo in 2020 were ultimately postponed to the next year, and the normally large, cheering crowds watching events were nowhere to be found. Though they risked their health traveling to and competing in the Games, American athletes were proud to be a source of inspiration and hope for those stuck at home in quarantine, or separated from loved ones while social distancing. In 2024, things look a lot different, and while questions remain about the impacts of COVID-19, it’s clear people are ready to move forward – including 21-year-old Lauren Scruggs . She’s a newcomer to the Olympics, but the New York native is no stranger to championship titles as a fencer. At the ongoing games in Paris, Scruggs has impressed viewers with her confidence, charisma and determination, raising more curiosity about her personal life. If you missed the Queens-born star competing in the women’s...