Rhyne Howard bronze medal

Rhyne Howard, a star player for the Atlanta Dream and former University of Kentucky standout, contributed to the U.S. Women's Basketball 3x3 National Team's bronze medal victory over Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing the game with four points. After a challenging start where the team lost its first three matches, they rallied to secure five consecutive wins to reach the semifinals, ultimately falling to Spain before defeating Canada 16-13 for bronze. Howard is celebrated as the first Dream player to reach the Olympic podium since Angel McCoughtry in 2016 and is among three current Dream players with an Olympic medal. The U.S. women's 3x3 basketball team's performance at the Olympics adds to the overall medal count for the United States, marking their 28th bronze and 78th overall medal of the Games. Howard's journey to the Olympics included recovering from an ankle injury that had sidelined her in the WNBA. The competition was held at La Concorde, a historic site, which saw significant crowds throughout the Olympic events.