2020 Olympics - Tokyo Olympics: Team USA takes gold in women's basketball
Women's Basketball Finals at the Tokyo Olympics
Members of the United States women's basketball team pose with their gold medals following the awards ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
Brittney Griner, right, and A'Ja Wilson of the United States women's basketball team pose with their gold medals following the awards ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
Members of the United States women's basketball team pose together following the awards ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
United States center Brittney Griner (c) takes a selfie with members of the Japan women's basketball team following the awards ceremony at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
Sue Bird, #6, is congratulated by her partner USA soccer player Megan Rapinoe after United States women's basketball team defeated Japan to win the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
Breanna Stewart (10), embraces teammate Jewell Loyd (4) of the United States, after beating Japan in the Women's Basketball finals at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
United States forward A'Ja Wilson (9), takes the shot during the women's basketball team gold medal finals against Japan at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
United States forward Napheesa Collier (11), keeps Japan power forward Evelyn Mawuli (30) away from the ball during the women's basketball team gold medal finals against at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
United States guard Sue Bird (6) takes the shot during the women's basketball team gold medal finals against Japan at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
United States center Brittney Griner (15), drives to the basket against Japan power forward Monica Okoye (99), during the women's basketball team gold medal finals against Japan at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
United States guard Chelsea Gray (8), keeps the ball away from Japan point guard Nako Motohashi (15), during the women's basketball team gold medal finals against Japan at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
Japan point guard Saori Miyazaki (32) drives to the basket against United States forward Napheesa Collier (11), during the women's basketball team gold medal finals against at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, August 8, 2021. USA won gold, Japan silver and France the bronze. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI
USA vs Serbia Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo Olympics
United States' Diana Taurasi (12) is closely defended by Serbia's Sasa Cado during the Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Friday, August 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA won, 70-59 to advance to the Gold Medal game. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
USA vs Serbia Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo Olympics
United States' Sue Bird (C) dribbles downcourt as Serbia's Tina Krajisnik (R) defends during the Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Friday, August 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA won, 70-59 to advance to the Gold Medal game. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
USA vs Serbia Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo Olympics
United States' Brittney Griner (15) moves in to the lane, defended Serbia's Tina Krajisnik during the Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Friday, August 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA won, 70-59 to advance to the Gold Medal game. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
USA vs Serbia Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo Olympics
United States' Chelsea Gray (8) looks to score Serbia's Tina Krajisnik (R) during the Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Friday, August 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA won, 70-59 to advance to the Gold Medal game. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
USA vs Serbia Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo Olympics
United States' Brittney Griner (L) shoots over Serbia's Tina Krajisnik during the Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Friday, August 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA won, 70-59 to advance to the Gold Medal game. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
USA vs Serbia Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo Olympics
United States' Brittney Griner (15) passes a rebound to teammate Sue Bird (6) against Serbia during the Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Friday, August 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA won, 70-59 to advance to the Gold Medal game. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
USA vs Serbia Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo Olympics
United States' Brittney Griner (L) moves in to defend against Serbia's Angela Dugalic during the Women's Basketball semifinal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Friday, August 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. USA won, 70-59 to advance to the Gold Medal game. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI