USA Dominates Olympic Basketball, Winning 25 Gold Medals
Historic Wins and Consecutive Golds
Leslie Bird Catchings and Diana Taurasi are the all-time leaders for the most consecutive gold medal wins in basketball, with four each. Six other individuals have won three gold medals, all Americans: Katie Griffith, Carl Lewis, Theresa Edwards, Lisa Leslie, Tamika Catchings, and Sue Bird.
America's Basketball Supremacy
The United States, where basketball was invented, has dominated both the men's and women's Olympic events, boasting a combined 25 gold medals. The men's team has won 16 gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals, while the women's team has won nine gold medals, three silver medals, and four bronze medals.
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Evolution of Olympic Basketball
The Olympic Basketball format has evolved since its debut in Berlin 1936. Initially, 23 teams competed in a single-elimination format to decide the overall winner. Over time, the format has changed to include a group stage and then a knockout round.
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