Gabby Williams
Basketball player and Olympic medalist
Born
September 9th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Basketball player who represented the United States and France in international competition. Played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, contributing to the team's 2017 NCAA Championship. Competed professionally in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for the Chicago Sky. Achieved a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with the French national team. Known for strong defensive skills and versatility on the court.
Winning the 2017 NCAA Championship with UConn
Winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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