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  1. American woman Diana Taurasi is the all-time leader for the most Olympic medals in basketball, with six gold, with three other women having won five medals—Americans Sue Bird (five gold) and Teresa Edwards (four gold and one bronze) plus Australia's Lauren Jackson (three silver and two bronze).

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  3. Mar 19, 2024 · The United States, where the game of basketball first originated, has dominated both the men's and women's events boasting 25 gold medals. Only four other countries have ever been crowned Olympic champions. Find a full list of all the past Olympic basketball champions and all the medal winners below.

  4. Aug 12, 2024 · The United States has won the most Olympic medals for basketball in both men's and women's games. The men's team has won 17 gold medals, 1 silver medal and 2 bronze medals.

  5. Jul 27, 2024 · Here's every Olympic gold medalist since men's basketball debuted as a medal event at the Games in 1936: 2020, Tokyo: U.S. (87–82 win over France in final); Australia bronze 2016, Rio: U.S....

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  6. The United States is by far the most successful country in Olympic basketball, with United States men's teams having won 17 of 20 tournaments in which they participated, including seven consecutive titles from 1936 through 1968.

  7. Mar 1, 2024 · Recapping the most essential highlights from Olympic basketball history, from the event's origin and timeline to all the most iconic moments & athletes, a comprehensive list of year-by-year results, and the current records for basketball ahead of the 2024 Games in Paris.

  8. Men's Olympics History. Table. Year. Host. Gold. Silver. Bronze. 2020. Tokyo, Japan.

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