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Anne Donovan
Olympic basketball gold as a player and coach
Two Olympic golds · Naismith award
- Born
- 1 November 1961
- Birthplace
- Ridgewood
- Died
- 13 June 2018
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Anne Donovan
Anne Donovan carried a dominant college and international playing career into coaching. She led the Seattle Storm to a WNBA title and the United States to Olympic gold.
Early life
New Jersey beginnings
Starred at Paramus Catholic High School before choosing Old Dominion University.
Career
- 1980
College champion
Helped Old Dominion win the AIAW national title.
- 2004
Seattle Storm
Became the first woman to coach a WNBA championship team.
- 2008
Olympic coach
Led the US women to gold in Beijing.
Achievements
Two Olympic golds
Won twice with the US national team.
Naismith award
Was the first women’s recipient of the college-player honour.
Beyond sport
Family
Her older sister Mary also played college basketball, attending Penn State.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Photo by Mark Dadswell. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.