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    11 Aug 2024

    Battle of the Legends: Jackson and Taurasi duel in all-time Olympic charts

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    Two legends of the women's game have been adding to their legacy in Lille and Paris. And, they still both have another game to play before the curtain falls.

    PARIS (France) - Both Lauren Jackson and Diana Taurasi are iconic figures in the global game and after facing each other in the Semi-Finals of the Women's Olympic Basketball Tournament Paris 2024, it's time to check out where they stand in the All-Time charts.

    Read more about Lauren Jackson's journey here:

    In Depth with Lauren Jackson: The Olympic Journey

    Jackson has now played in five Semi-Finals, with Taurasi having competed in six - both more than any other player in Olympic history.

    Both are expected to retire from national team action after Sunday's action, when Jackson will play with Australia in the bronze medal game and Taurasi will try and help USA claim an astonishing 10th title.

    You may want to read this piece:

    In Depth With Diana Taurasi: The Olympic Journey

    Here's where the duo now stand in the Olympic Leaders Club!

    All-time appearances at the Olympics

    Rank

    Player

    Team

    Appearances

    1

    Diana Taurasi*

    USA

    43

    2

    Lauren Jackson*

    AUS

    35

     

    Sue Bird

    USA

    35

    4

    Kristi Harrower

    AUS

    32

     

    Teresa Edwards

    USA

    32

     

    Lisa Leslie

    USA

    32

     

    Tamika Catchings

    USA

    32

    *Active players

    Taurasi leads all players in game played and three-point shots made
    Taurasi leads all players in game played and three-point shots made
    Taurasi leads all players in game played and three-point shots made
    Taurasi leads all players in game played and three-point shots made
    Taurasi leads all players in game played and three-point shots made
    Taurasi leads all players in game played and three-point shots made

    All-time points scored at the Olympics

    Rank

    Player

    Team

    Points

    1

    Lauren Jackson*

    AUS

    581

    2

    Janeth Arcain

    BRA

    535

    3

    Lisa Leslie

    USA

    488

    4

    Diana Taurasi*

    USA

    419

    5

    Nan Chen

    CHN

    306

    *Active players

    Jackson leads all players in points scored and field goals made
    Jackson leads all players in points scored and field goals made
    Jackson leads all players in points scored and field goals made
    Jackson leads all players in points scored and field goals made
    Jackson leads all players in points scored and field goals made

    Field Goals Made at the Olympics

    Rank

    Player

    Team

    FGM

    1

    Lauren Jackson*

    AUS

    214

    2

    Lisa Leslie

    USA

    207

    3

    Janeth Arcain

    BRA

    206

    4

    Diana Taurasi*

    USA

    140

    5

    Yamile Martinez

    CUB

    123

    *Active players

    Three-point Field Goals Made at the Olympics

    Rank

    Player

    Team

    3FGM

    1

    Diana Taurasi*

    USA

    79

    2

    Jung Eun Park

    KOR

    42

    3

    Yeon Ha Beon

    KOR

    41

    4

    Lauren Jackson*

    AUS

    40

    5

    Eva Viteckova

    CZE

    34

    *Active players

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