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USA Olympic women’s basketball team head coach, Geno Auriema, makes a point in the team huddle in the fourth quarter quarter final game against Canada. The USA team went on to defeat Canada 91-48.
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USA Olympic women’s basketball team head coach, Geno Auriema, makes a point in the team huddle in the fourth quarter quarter final game against Canada. The USA team went on to defeat Canada 91-48.
USA Olympic women’s basketball team head coach, Geno Auriema, makes a point in the team huddle in the fourth quarter quarter final game against Canada. The USA team went on to defeat Canada 91-48.
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Year & City | 2012 London |
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