Young Local Olympian to Speak at the Fayetteville Public Library

by Terri Chadick on October 6, 2008

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Margaux Isaksen, the 16-year-old Fayetteville girl who competed in the pentathlon in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, will speak at the Fayetteville Public Library on Saturday, October 11 at 3 p.m. in the Walker Community room.

Isaksen was the second youngest female in history to compete in the modern pentathlon, which combines fencing, shooting, swimming, equestrian jumping and running.

All ages are welcome. For more information, contact 856.7170.

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