Former UConn basketball stars Napheesa Collier, Breanna Stewart, and Diana Taurasi, all mothers, are representing the U.S. in Paris on a quest for an eighth straight gold medal. Stewart, a mom to two children, expresses her desire to excel both in basketball and motherhood. Taurasi credits her children for making her a better player and person. Collier, mom to a 2-year-old, worked hard to return to play in the WNBA and the Olympics.
Team USA, with a 58-game Olympic winning streak, will face Nigeria in the final quarterfinal. The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. The trio of moms will continue to showcase their basketball skills while juggling the responsibilities of motherhood, setting an example for parents everywhere on achieving a balance between career and family life. The three athletes are determined to excel in both their professional careers and personal lives, proving that motherhood and athleticism can go hand in hand. Stay tuned to witness these incredible athletes compete and strive for another gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
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