US Women’s 3-on-3 Basketball Team Wins Gold in Sport’s Olympic Debut

Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories
Published on July 28, 2021 - Duration: 01:30s

US Women’s 3-on-3 Basketball Team Wins Gold in Sport’s Olympic Debut

US Women’s 3-on-3 Basketball Team Wins Gold in Sport’s Olympic Debut.

Allisha Gray, Stefanie Dolson, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young made history on July 28.

Allisha Gray, Stefanie Dolson, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young made history on July 28.

They defeated Russia 18-15 to take home the very first Olympic gold medal in women's 3-on-3 basketball at Tokyo's Aomi Urban Sports Park.

They defeated Russia 18-15 to take home the very first Olympic gold medal in women's 3-on-3 basketball at Tokyo's Aomi Urban Sports Park.

The U.S. team was comprised of WNBA players.

The U.S. team was comprised of WNBA players.

Plum and Young play for the Las Vegas Aces.

Gray is a member of the Dallas Wings.

Gray is a member of the Dallas Wings.

And Dolson is part of the Chicago Sky.

And Dolson is part of the Chicago Sky.

Entering the final game, the U.S. had a 7-1 record, only losing to Japan in pool play.

Dolson scored seven points in the historic matchup, while Plum added five.

Dolson scored seven points in the historic matchup, while Plum added five.

This is really cool.

I just feel super blessed, Kelsey Plum, via 'USA Today'.

A gold medal is top tier in my career.

I think the only thing that can top this is winning another gold medal.

I don’t think any other accomplishment in my career tops this gold medal.

The gold medal sits at the very top, Allisha Gray, via 'USA Today'


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