Caitlin Clark has been a steadfast supporter of Team USA throughout their Olympic journey, and she recently showed her enthusiasm by responding to Sabrina Ionescu’s Olympic gold medal victory post with a series of fiery emojis.
After New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu helped secure Team USA’s eighth consecutive gold medal at the Olympics, she took to social media to celebrate her achievement. Ionescu, who earned her first Olympic gold medal, shared an Instagram post featuring photos of herself wearing the medal and reflecting on her Olympic experience. She captioned the post, “Blessed. Olympic Gold Medalist.”
Caitlin Clark, who was not part of the 12-player USA roster for the Olympic Basketball Games, quickly jumped into the comments, adding three fiery emojis to show her unwavering support for Ionescu.
Ionescu played six games during the 2024 Summer Olympics, averaging 5.5 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.8 rebounds. Team USA clinched their eighth consecutive gold medal by defeating Team France 67-66 on Sunday, August 11. Key contributions also came from players like A’ja Wilson, who averaged 18.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game, and Breanna Stewart, who averaged 16.3 points, 2.8 assists, and 5.3 rebounds. Meanwhile, Diana Taurasi made history by winning her sixth Olympic gold medal, setting a new basketball record.
Despite the notable absence of rookie stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese from the Olympic roster, Clark remained positive and consistently supported the team throughout the tournament.
With the conclusion of the Olympics, the WNBA is set to resume its regular season on Thursday, August 15. Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu have already faced off four times this season, with New York leading the series 3-1. As the season progresses, fans are eager to see how both players will continue to impact their respective teams and whether they can propel their squads into the playoffs.
