US women defeat ROC to claim first ever 3x3 gold medal at Olympics

Published July 28, 2021 9:46pm

Aomi Urban Sports Park, Tokyo Japan - July 28, 2021. Allisha Gray of the United States, Kelsey Plum of the United States, Stefanie Dolson of the United States and Jacquelyn Young of the United States pose for a picture after the match. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

TOKYO - The United States women defeated the Russian Olympic Committee team on Wednesday to claim the first ever Olympic gold medal in 3x3 basketball.

The score was 18-15 when the final whistle blew at the Aomi Urban Sports Park in Tokyo.

—Reuters

Tags: USA Basketball, Tokyo 2020, Tokyo Olympics, Russian Olympic Committee