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Kobe Bryant (US) USA-China men's basketball action at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games, Beijing, China Stock Photo - Alamy
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The USA team celebrates their win over Spain to claim the gold medal for Men's Basketball during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing on August 24, 2008. The US won 118 to
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USA celebrates with their gold medals earned by defeating Australia in the final Women's Basketball game during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing on August 23, 2008. USA defeated Australia 92-65 to
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