Olympic Gold Medal (Women's Basketball, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020)
U.S. women's basketball: 10 consecutive Olympic golds.
The United States women's basketball team has won 10 titles out of the 12 tournaments in which they competed, including eight in a row from 1996 to 2024.
Quick Facts
- First gold in streak
- 1984
- Consecutive gold medals
- 10
- Key players
- Lisa Leslie
- Sheryl Swoopes
- Diana Taurasi
- Sue Bird
- Notable coach
- Geno Auriemma (2008, 2012, 2016)
Lore & Background
The U.S. women's team won gold in 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020, making 2020 their tenth consecutive gold medal.
Reader's Guide
The United States is the defending champion of the women's tournament. The U.S. women's team has won eight consecutive titles from 1996 to 2024.
Did You Know?
- American Diana Taurasi is the all-time leader for the most Olympic medals in basketball, with six gold.
- Sue Bird has five gold medals, Teresa Edwards has four gold and one bronze, and Lauren Jackson has three silver and two bronze.
- Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young are the only players to have won medals in both full-court and 3x3 basketball, both winning gold in 2020 and 2024.
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