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Watch all the Olympic Gold Medal moments from the United States of America at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

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National Anthems | The Gold Medal Moments of the United States of America in Tokyo

The WNBA's 2021 season marks the 25th anniversary of the top professional women's basketball league in the world. Ahead of the regular season debut on May 14, here are the top things to know about the upcoming WNBA campaign.
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Tokyo 2020

PALMETTO, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Carolyn Swords #4 of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart #30 of the Seattle Storm tipoff Game 3 of the WNBA Finals at Feld Entertainment Center on October 06, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

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Team USA win their sixth consecutive gold in women's basketball.

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Team USA win gold in Women's Basketball

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U.S. women defeat Spain for basketball gold

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The WNBA playoffs start on Sunday, 22 September. Considering how good the WNBA season was, with rivalries emerging, the record book being rewritten and players like A’ja Wilson hitting new heights, these playoffs will be can’t-miss.
These will also be the final WNBA playoffs in a 12-team league. In 2025,

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty wait for a Liberty player to shoot a free throw in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Liberty defeated the Aces 90-82.

A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces and Breanna Stewart #30 of the New York Liberty

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Brittney Griner's road to reach the Paris 2024 made worldwide headlines.
The basketball star was imprisoned in Russia and released in December 2022 after intervention from the United States; 18 months later, she was back on the global stage for Team USA as they won an eighth straight Olympic gold

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Brittney Griner of the United States with her third Olympic gold medal.

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Brittney Griner rose from the depths of despair to the euphoric high of winning Olympic gold.
Less than two years after she was freed in a prisoner swap with Russia, Griner would cradle in her hands the Olympic women’s basketball gold medal. Team USA narrowly beat France 67-66 in the

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Gold medalist Brittney Griner of Team United States bites her medal during the Women's basketball medal ceremony on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Brittney Griner wins gold at Paris 2024

Brittney Griner's comeback at Paris 2024

Using their size to their advantage, the U.S. women’s basketball team won their first Group C game at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Monday, 29 July. Team USA won 102-76 over Japan.
A’ja Wilson led the way, scoring a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds. She also

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A’ja Wilson scores double-double as Team USA beats Japan U.S. wins women's basketball game over Japan

The women’s basketball tournament at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 ended with a thrilling gold-medal game between the U.S. and Japan, with the American team winning its seventh straight (and ninth overall) gold. This summer, at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, these two teams will face off in their very

SAITAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 08:  Rui Machida #13 of Team Japan attempts a shot against Sue Bird #6 of Team United States during the second half of the Women's Basketball final game on day sixteen of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games at Saitama Super Arena on August 08, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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USA Basketball announced the women’s team headed to Paris 2024, and the roster includes soon-to-be six-time Olympian Diana Taurasi, two-time WNBA MVPs A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner. These women will try to win an unprecedented eighth gold medal in a row, with a

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Shakira Austin, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, A'Ja Wilson of the United States and Sabrina Ionescu of the United States celebrates Team USA winning the Gold Medal during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Final match between USA and China at Sydney Superdome, on October 01, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

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During USA Basketball’s training camp for the women’s team in Atlanta in November, Aliyah Boston looked for Brittney Griner whenever they were both off the court. Boston was coming off her first season in the WNBA. She won the Rookie of the Year award and made the All-Star Team. Griner

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Aliyah Boston building on her big rookie year playing with Team USA

Two-time Olympic basketball gold medallist Brittney Griner was not part of the Phoenix Mercury squad that lost to Chicago Sky on Sunday 30 July. She will also not feature in the squad for their next game on Tuesday (1 August), when they face the Indiana Fever.
The Phoenix Mercury have

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury controls the ball against Joyner Holmes #24 of the Los Angeles Sparks in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on May 19, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Brittney Griner will take a short break from basketball to focus on her mental health

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The LGBTQ+ movement has grown by leaps and bounds over the last decade at Olympic Summer and Winter Games.
Just 23 brave out Olympians competed at London 2012 while nearly 200 – 186 in total – proudly shared their personal stories at Tokyo 2020 in 2021, marked on the way

Quinn, of Team Canada, speaks with Megan Rapinoe (R) of Team USA, after winning the gold medal after becoming the first openly transgender athlete to win an Olympic medal. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Quinn (L) with Megan Rapinoe, Tokyo 2020 

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The 2023 WNBA season will officially begin on 19 May and after a busy offseason, featuring a scintillating March Madness, the return of Brittney Griner and some blockbuster basketball trades, a tone of excitement has been struck ahead of the first tip-off.
With the regular season having been expanded to

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT - SEPTEMBER 18: The Las Vegas Aces celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in game four to win the 2022 WNBA Finals at Mohegan Sun Arena on September 18, 2022 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Las Vegas Aces celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Connecticut Sun 78-71 in game four to win the 2022 WNBA Finals

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Paris 2024

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The Women's Basketabll Gold Medal Match took place on 11/08/2024 at Bercy Arena, Paris. The United States of America claimed Gold with a 67:66 win against France.

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FRA v USA - Women's Gold Medal Game | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

This Gold Medal Game took place at Bercy Arena, France, on 11/08/2024. The United States of America won the Gold with a final score: USA 67:66 FRA.

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USA-FRA - Women's Gold Medal Game | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

This Women's Semi-Final took place at the Bercy Arena, France, on 09/08/24. The United States of America won this Game with a final score: USA 85:64 AUS.

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USA-AUS - Women's Semi-Final | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Game between the United States of America and Nigeria took place at the Bercy Arena, France, on 07/08/24. Final score USA 88:74 NGR.

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NGR-USA - Women's Quarter-Final | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

The Game between Germany and the United States of America took place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium, France, on 04/08/24. Final score USA 87:68 GER.

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GER-USA Women's Group Phase | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

This Women's Group Phase Match took place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on 01.08.24. Final Score USA 87:74 BEL

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Women's Group Phase BEL-USA | Basketball | Olympic Games Paris 2024

This Women's Group Phase Match took place at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium on 29.07.24. Final Score USA 102:76 JPN

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