The U.S. women’s basketball team is now facing the pressure of history after the friendly warmup games.
Led by A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart, the U.S. begins its quest for an unprecedented eighth consecutive gold medal in Paris, holding a 55-game Olympic winning streak since 1992 in Barcelona.
Diana Taurasi, 42, is also aiming for her sixth gold medal, focusing solely on winning another gold in Paris rather than dwelling on past achievements.
The team aims to surpass the U.S. men’s basketball team for the most consecutive gold medals, as the men won seven straight from 1936-68.
Their journey begins against Japan, a rematch of the gold-medal game in Tokyo three years ago, with Germany and Belgium also in their group.
Despite facing strong competition, the U.S. women’s team is ready to showcase their depth and talent on the court.
This team, driven by experience and skill, is determined to continue their legacy of success at the Paris Games.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
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