Is Sue Bird going to the Olympics?

Basketball legend Sue Bird has confirmed that the 2022 season will be her last. “I’ve decided this will be my final year,” the American posted on social media on Thursday (16th June). The 41-year-old claimed her fifth consecutive Olympic women’s basketball gold medal with Team USA at Tokyo 2020 in 2021.

Is Sue Bird going to retire?

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA. Sue Bird reacts after Tuesday’s game, the last of her career, at the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals in Seattle, Wash.

Was Sue Bird undefeated in college?

Bird led UConn to its third national championship and second undefeated season. UConn finished the year 39-0 and defeated Oklahoma in the championship game, 82-70, in San Antonio. In Bird’s senior year, she: Won the Wade Trophy, Honda Sports Award and Nancy Lieberman Award.

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And in her fifth Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020 last year, Bird was a regular starter – and team leader – as USA won yet again and she and Taurasi bowed out with five basketball golds.

Is Sue Bird going to the Olympics?