The United States women's 3x3 basketball team fell short in their quest to defend their Olympic title, settling for a bronze medal after a semifinal loss to Spain in Tokyo. The Americans, who had clinched gold in the inaugural 3x3 tournament in 2021, faced a tough challenge against Spain, who eventually succumbed to Germany in the gold medal game.
Historically, the United States has been dominant in basketball at the Olympics. The men's team boasts an impressive record of 16 gold medals in 20 appearances, while the women have secured 9 golds out of 12, along with one silver and one bronze.
