Their goal was to defend their Tokyo gold, but after starting 0-3, making the podium in Paris, “is a great feeling” leading scorer Hailey van Lith says.
Hailey van Lith of the United States celebrates with Rhyne Howard as Cierra Burdick hugs Dearica Hamby after a victory over Canada to win the women’s 3x3 basketball bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 in Paris.and her teammates maintained throughout a three-game losing streak in the 3x3 basketball tournament that their goal was to defend the U.S.’ gold medal in Tokyo.
”She might have meant a questionable foul call in overtime that put Spain’s Sandra Ygueravide at the line for the winning free throw, which is no way to lose your shot at gold.Hailey van Lith of the United States scores past Spain’s Sandra Ygueravide during a women’s 3x3 basketball semifinal at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 in Paris.“It’s a great feeling,” Van Lith said.
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