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USA win Olympic women's softball gold at Sydney 2000
USA won the women's title in softball at the Sydney Olympics on 26 September 2000.
2000-09-26 · Softball Centre, Blacktown, Australia
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The story
USA won the women's title in softball at the Sydney Olympics on 26 September 2000. The gold medal represented USA, with the competition recorded at Softball Centre, Blacktown.
How it unfolded
Japan (Japan) took silver; Australia (Australia) took bronze. The winning squad included Dot Richardson, Jennifer Brundage, Jennifer McFALLS, Danielle Henderson, Crystl Bustos, Christie Ambrosi, Christa Williams, Lisa Fernandez.
The wider picture
Softball had its own Olympic tournament, separate from baseball. Preliminary matches were followed by the playoff system and medal games, with each national squad’s placing recorded independently.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | USA | USA |
| Silver | Japan | Japan |
| Bronze | Australia | Australia |
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.