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Angel McCoughtry

Olympian 2012, 2016

2
GOLD

0
SILVER

0
BRONZE

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Athlete Bio

Height

6'1"

Hometown

Baltimore, MD

Education

Patterson Preparatory School (Lenoir, N.C.) '05 University of Louisville '09, Communications

Personal

Daughter of Roi and Sharon McCoughtry...Has two younger sisters, Kristina and Joy...Currently has a song available for purchase on iTunes called “Illusion”...Started the Angel McCoughtry Dream Foundation, which aims to develop youth to become passionate about fulfilling their dreams.

Olympic Experience

Two-time Olympian (2012, 2016); two-time Olympic medalist (2 golds)
Rio 2016 Olympic Games, gold
London 2012 Olympic Games, gold
Set U.S. Olympic single-game records for field goal percentage after going a perfect 8-of-8 against China, and for most field goals made (10) versus Turkey in 2012.

World Championship Experience

Most recent: 2014 – gold
Years of Participation: 2010, 2014
Medals: 2 (2 golds)

Personal Website
USA Basketball