Most Consecutive Olympic Gold Medals in Women's Basketball (7, 1996–2020)
The most dominant team in Olympic women's basketball history.
The USA Basketball Women's National Team is the most successful in international women's basketball, having won 10 out of the 12 Olympic tournaments it has entered.
Quick Facts
- Team
- United States Women's National Basketball Team
- Achievement
- Most consecutive Olympic gold medals in women's basketball
- Streak
- 7 gold medals (1996–2020)
- First gold in streak
- 1996 Atlanta Olympics
- Notable players during streak
- Lisa Leslie
- Sue Bird
- Diana Taurasi
- Tamika Catchings
- Breanna Stewart
- Significance
- Longest gold medal streak in any Olympic team sport
Lore & Background
The team has a 78–3 record in Olympic play and a record eight consecutive titles. They have no Olympic losses since 1992, and their gold medal in 2024 broke the U.S. men's basketball team's record for the most consecutive Olympic team victories in all Olympic sports.
Reader's Guide
The team has won 9 of the last 12 World Cups (including the last 4) and 11 titles overall. It is currently ranked first in the FIBA World Rankings.
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