USA Basketball Dominates Olympics with Unprecedented Medal Haul

Five Golds for Bird and Taurasi, 16 for the Men

Team USA Continues to Reign Supreme in Basketball

American basketball legends Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have cemented their legacy as the most decorated Olympians in the sport, with five gold medals apiece. Teresa Edwards follows closely with four golds and one bronze.

The United States, where basketball was invented, has maintained its dominance in both the men's and women's events, boasting an astounding 25 gold medals. Check out our comprehensive list below for the Olympic men's and women's basketball gold medal winners, as well as the silver and bronze medalists.

Lisa Leslie and Tamika Catchings have each won four gold medals with the women's team, while Carmelo Anthony has three golds and one bronze on the men's side. With seven players boasting four Olympic medals, it's clear that Team USA continues to reign supreme in basketball.