Getting a chance to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics was already a win in itself for Brittney Griner following her nearly 10-month imprisonment in Russia.
The WNBA star, 33, revealed that she teared up as the “Star Spangled Banner” played following the U.S. women’s basketball team’s 67-66 victory over France because it was a moment she didn’t think she would get to experience.
“My country fought for me to get back. And I was able to bring home gold for my country. There’s just no greater feeling,” the Phoenix Mercury player said about the Sunday, Aug. 11 win, per Yahoo Sports.