Seimone Augustus
Professional basketball player, All-Star
Born
April 30th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player excelled in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Played primarily for the Minnesota Lynx, contributing to four WNBA championships. Earned multiple All-Star selections and was named WNBA Finals MVP in 2011. Represented the United States in international competitions, bringing home gold medals from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Her scoring ability and clutch performances made a significant impact in the league.
Won four WNBA championships with Minnesota Lynx
Selected as WNBA Finals MVP in 2011
Earned two Olympic gold medals in basketball
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