Olympics: US women defeat ROC to claim first ever basketball 3x3 gold medal at Games

The score was 18-15 when the final whistle blew. PHOTO: REUTERS

TOKYO (REUTERS) - The United States women defeated the Russian Olympic Committee team on Wednesday (July 28) to claim the first ever Olympic gold medal in 3x3 basketball.

The score was 18-15 when the final whistle blew at the Aomi Urban Sports Park in Tokyo.

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