Brittney Griner
Basketball player, Olympic gold medalist
Born
October 18th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player achieved prominence in women's basketball. Played for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and gained recognition for her exceptional skills on the court. Contributed to the U.S. women's national team, securing multiple gold medals in international competitions. Griner's college career at Baylor University included a national championship and numerous accolades, including the Naismith College Player of the Year.
Winning Olympic gold medals with the U.S. team
Leading Baylor to an NCAA championship in 2012
Being named WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2013
Earning multiple WNBA All-Star selections
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