On Sunday, the United States women’s basketball team secured its eighth consecutive gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, narrowly defeating France 67-66 in a thrilling final.
Among the players celebrating this historic victory was Brittney Griner, who won her third Olympic gold medal.
The moment was particularly poignant for Griner, who stood on the medal podium at Bercy Arena, tears streaming down her face as the U.S. national anthem played and the American flag was raised.
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For Griner, this gold medal represented far more than just another athletic achievement. It marked a triumphant return to the sport and a symbolic victory after a harrowing chapter in her life.
