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Brittney Griner was visibly emotional as she listened to “The Star-Spangled Banner” after receiving a gold medal as part of the U.S. women’s basketball team’s win over
The 6-foot-9-inch tall Phoenix Mercury center had her hand over her heart, in tears, as she remembered how far she had come since she was released to the U.S. in a prisoner swap with Russia. Griner was held for 10 months after a conviction for drug offenses.
“My country fought for me to get back,” Griner told reporters on Sunday