Caitlin Clark Trends as Team USA Narrowly Secures Olympic Gold Against France
As Team USA faced a tough challenge from France in the Olympic final, Caitlin Clark’s absence from the team became a hot topic of discussion online. Fans on social media voiced their opinions, particularly as the American women had to rally against a determined French team.
Clark, a rising star with the Indiana Fever and a rookie in the WNBA, has quickly become one of the league’s most popular players. Her omission from the final Team USA roster sparked widespread criticism, which only intensified when the Americans trailed France during the game.
Despite the team’s struggles, including the absence of seasoned veterans like 42-year-old Diana Taurasi and Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd, and a dismal three-point shooting performance (2-for-12 in the final), Team USA managed to secure their 61st consecutive Olympic victory and eighth straight gold medal. However, the game’s tight nature led to a surge of online debate about Clark’s exclusion.
Fans also mentioned Angel Reese, another player left off the roster, and speculated that both she and Clark could have made a difference against France:
– “Caitlin Clark fans are going to be unbearable if the US loses (I should know, I’m one of them),” one user commented.
– Another fan suggested that a lineup featuring Clark, Arike Ogunbowale, NaLyssa Smith, Breanna Stewart, and A’ja Wilson would have put Team USA comfortably ahead by halftime.
– “If USA Women’s hoops had lost, the outcry over Caitlin Clark’s exclusion would have been deafening,” another pointed out.
Not everyone, however, agreed with the sentiment, with some fans criticizing those who seemed to wish for a loss to justify Clark’s absence:
– “Can’t believe how many Americans were hoping the women lost just to make a point about Caitlin Clark,” one fan noted.
In the end, while Team USA’s victory kept their winning streak alive, the debate over Caitlin Clark’s exclusion continues to resonate among fans.
