Winning Gold in Basketball: A Look at Historical Dominance

Consecutive Gold Medals

Leslie Bird Catchings and Taurasi hold the record for the most consecutive gold medal wins in basketball, with four each.

Olympic Basketball Medalists

Below is a list of Olympic basketball medal winners by year, including gold, silver, and bronze:

• Men's Basketball:
  • 2020/21: United States (Gold), France (Silver), Australia (Bronze)
  • 2016: United States (Gold), Serbia (Silver), Spain (Bronze)
  • 2012: United States (Gold), Spain (Silver), Russia (Bronze)
• Women's Basketball:
  • 2020/21: United States (Gold), Japan (Silver), France (Bronze)
  • 2016: United States (Gold), Spain (Silver), Serbia (Bronze)
  • 2012: United States (Gold), Australia (Silver), Russia (Bronze)

United States Dominance

The United States has been the powerhouse in Olympic basketball, with its men's and women's teams combining for 25 gold medals. The men's team, in particular, has a remarkable record, winning 16 of the 19 Olympic tournaments held to date.