NBC Olympics 2026

1956 Olympic gold medalist Tenley Albright reflects on win

<i>NBC Olympics</i><br/>Tenley Albright is interviewed.

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Published February 20, 2026 8:15 am

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When Tenley Albright won Olympic gold for the United States, the event was still held outdoors. After recovering from polio, she went into the sport to recover, ultimately winning Olympic gold before becoming a surgeon.

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