Fans react to Caitlin Clark grand marshal appearance at Indy 500
Caitlin Clark served as the grand marshal for the 2026 Indianapolis 500, marking another significant moment in her sports career. Her appearance garnered a wide range of reactions from fans and local media on social media. Clark's role included giving the honorary command to start the race, joining a prestigious list of past grand marshals.
- ▪Caitlin Clark was the grand marshal for the 2026 Indianapolis 500.
- ▪She recently performed well in a game, contributing to her team's victory over the Golden State Valkyries.
- ▪Clark's appearance drew significant attention and reactions on social media.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fans-react-caitlin-clark-grand-142046286.html |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 14:20:46 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-25T14:37:38.029Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-25T14:37:38.029Z |
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| Cluster | dp6Oi15NUDcw · 2 stories |
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