Sheryl Swoopes

Sheryl Swoopes

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

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.wnba.com/playerfile/sheryl_swoopes/
• http://www.biography.com/people/sheryl-swoopes-9542142
• http://www.wnba.com/news/sheryl_swoopes_head_coach_2013_12_16.html
• http://www.outsports.com/2016/7/5/12095662/sheryl-swoopes-fired-from-college-basketball-coaching-job-loyola