The United States Dominates Olympic Basketball
America's Reign on the Court
The United States reigns supreme in the realm of Olympic basketball, boasting an unparalleled record of success. With 16 gold medals out of 19 tournaments for the men's team and 25 gold medals overall, the United States stands as the most dominant force in the history of the sport.
Gold Medal History
The following table showcases the Olympic men's and women's basketball gold medal winners, along with the silver and bronze medalists, by year:
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | United States | France | Australia |
| 2016 | United States | Serbia | Spain |
| 2012 | United States | Spain | Russia |
| 2008 | United States | Spain | Argentina |
| 2004 | United States | Argentina | Italy |
| 2000 | United States | France | Lithuania |
| 1996 | United States | Yugoslavia | Lithuania |
| 1992 | United States | Croatia | Lithuania |
| 1988 | United States | Yugoslavia | Soviet Union |
| 1984 | United States | Spain | Yugoslavia |
| 1980 | Soviet Union | Yugoslavia | Italy |
| 1976 | United States | Yugoslavia | Soviet Union |
| 1972 | Soviet Union | United States | Cuba |
| 1968 | United States | Yugoslavia | Soviet Union |
| 1964 | United States | Soviet Union | Brazil |
| 1960 | United States | Soviet Union | Brazil |
| 1956 | United States | Soviet Union | Uruguay |
| 1952 | United States | Soviet Union | Uruguay |
| 1948 | United States | France | Brazil |
| 1936 | United States | Canada | Mexico |
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