Laura Kraut

Laura Kraut

Kraut with Cedric, "Championat von Hamburg", CSI 5* Hamburg 2011
Personal information
Born	November 14, 1965 (1965-11-14) (age 59) Camden, South Carolina, U.S.
Medal record Equestrian Representing the  United States Olympic Games 2008 Beijing Team jumping 2020 Tokyo Team jumping 2024 Paris Team jumping World Championships 2018 Tryon Team jumping 2006 Aachen Team jumping Pan American Games 2023 Santiago Team jumping

Laura Kraut (/ˈkraʊt/ KROWT; born November 14, 1965)^[1] is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.^[2]

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.^[3]

In 2010, Kraut was featured in the television series A Rider's Story^[4] along with fellow Olympian McLain Ward.

Kraut has been recognized for her charitable contributions with equestrian-based charity, JustWorld International.^{[citation needed]}