Olympic Basketball
A History of the Sport
Early Days
Basketball has been a sport for men consistently since 1936. Prior to its inclusion as a medal sport, basketball was held as a demonstration sport in the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, Missouri.
The First Olympic Basketball Tournament
The first official Olympic basketball tournament was held in Berlin, Germany, in 1936. The United States won the gold medal, defeating Canada in the final.
Basketball in the Olympics Today
Today, basketball is one of the most popular sports at the Summer Olympics. The men's and women's tournaments both feature 12 teams, and the competition is always fierce.
Recent Winners
The most recent winners of the men's Olympic basketball tournament are the United States, who won the gold medal in 2020. The United States has won the most Olympic basketball gold medals of any country, with 15.
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