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Caitlin Clark Declines Olympic Spot, Finds Motivation

6/24/2025

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Caitlin Clark has turned down an invitation to join the U.S. 3x3 basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as revealed in Christine Brennan's book. Despite a challenging beginning, the team secured a bronze medal. Clark, the WNBA Rookie of the Year, sees her omission from the Olympic roster as a powerful source of motivation.

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Caitlin Clark has turned down an invitation to join the U.S. 3x3 basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as revealed in Christine Brennan's book. Despite a challenging beginning, the team secured a bronze medal. Clark, the WNBA Rookie of the Year, sees her omission from the Olympic roster as a powerful source of motivation.