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Brittney Griner Cries as National Anthem Plays at Olympic Medal Ceremony

‘THE PINNACLE’

The WNBA star said the moment was extra special because it came just under two years after she was released following a 10-month stint in a Russian prison.

Brett Bachman
Brett Bachman 

Night Editor

Team USA’s Brittney Griner wipes away the tears while during the team's gold medal ceremony.
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Brett Bachman

Brett Bachman

Night Editor

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