Sheryl Swoopes
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Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1971 -
Occupation
Sports
Notable Achievements
Olympic Gold, World Champion
Description
WNBA basketball player, being the first player signed on its creation. Three-time Olympic gold medal winner (1996, 2000, 2004) and two time World Champion (1998, 2002). Was the first WNBA three-time MVP and the first WNBA three-time Defensive Player of the Year. She was also a 6-time WNBA All-Star and even became the second WNBA player to be named the regular season MVP and the All-Star MVP in the same season. Former head coach, women's basketball team, Loyola University Chicago, to 2016.
See Also
- LGBTQ Professional and Amateur Sports Coaches
- World Sports Champions Who Identify as LGBTQ
- LGBTQ Athletes Who Have Won Olympic Gold
- Lesbian Professional Basketball Players and Coaches
