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Hilary Knight Aims for Historic Fifth Olympic Medal

5/21/2025

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Hilary Knight, a trailblazer in women's hockey, is set to make her final Olympic appearance in Milan 2026 at age 35. With her sights on a fifth medal, she could become the most decorated American woman in the sport. Beyond her Olympic dreams, Knight has championed women's hockey and co-founded the PWHL, vowing to keep playing professionally afterward.

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Hilary Knight, a trailblazer in women's hockey, is set to make her final Olympic appearance in Milan 2026 at age 35. With her sights on a fifth medal, she could become the most decorated American woman in the sport. Beyond her Olympic dreams, Knight has championed women's hockey and co-founded the PWHL, vowing to keep playing professionally afterward.