Tamika Catchings

Professional basketball player, Olympic Gold Medalist

Tamika Catchings - Professional basketball player, Olympic Gold Medalist
Born

July 21st, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, had a successful career in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) with the Indiana Fever. Achieved numerous accolades throughout the career, including being a four-time Olympic Gold Medalist. Played a significant role in leading the Fever to a WNBA Championship in 2012 and earned the WNBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2011. Retirement from professional play came in 2016, and later took on roles in coaching and management within the sport, contributing to the growth of women's basketball.

Won four Olympic Gold Medals with USA Basketball

Led Indiana Fever to WNBA Championship in 2012

Named WNBA MVP in 2011

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