Brittney Griner is emotional as she celebrates her Olympic gold medal, grateful that her country fought for her to get it.

Once again, the Olympic stage was set for greatness as Brittney Griner, a shining star in the WNBA, proudly stood on the podium with tears in her eyes, celebrating her latest achievement as an Olympic Gold medalist in women's basketball. It was a moment of pure joy and gratitude as she reflected on the journey that led her to this incredible feat.

The undefeated Team USA had just beaten France on August 11th at the Paris Olympics, securing their eighth consecutive gold medal. As the familiar sound of "The Star-Spangled Banner" rang out, Griner couldn't help but shed tears of happiness. The emotional moment was captured by NBC, who shared the footage with the world.

After the game, Griner opened up about the significance of this win for her. She spoke about the challenges she faced in the past, particularly her imprisonment in a Russian prison for drug charges. But through it all, she never lost hope, and her country fought tirelessly to bring her home. Now, standing on that podium, she felt like she was able to repay that love and support by bringing home the gold for her country. It was a feeling like no other.

"I never thought I would be here," Griner shared with Yahoo Sports. "To win gold for my country, after my country fought so hard for me to come back and stand here. It's an indescribable feeling."

This was Griner's first trip overseas since her harrowing experience in Russia, as detailed in her memoir, Coming Home. It was a difficult decision for her to return to the Olympics, but her determination and resilience prevailed.

Her team's head coach, Cheryl Reeves, praised Griner for always showing up and giving her best, despite everything she had been through. "She's a strong woman, and we all know there's a lot going on inside," Reeves said.

Fellow WNBA star A'ja Wilson also shared her happiness for Griner's win, acknowledging the struggles she faced and how good it was to see her genuinely happy. Griner's journey was not just about basketball, but about overcoming adversity and fighting for what she believes in.

And that's not all, as Griner's win was just one of the many milestones she has achieved in recent years. She and her wife, Cherelle, welcomed their first child, a son, into the world. Griner has also been using her platform to advocate for the release of all foreign detainees, a cause that hits close to home for her.

As the world celebrates Griner's victory, she continues to be an inspiration to many, showing that no matter what challenges come our way, with determination and resilience, we can overcome them and achieve greatness.

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