Diana Taurasi, a US basketball star, is set to compete in her record sixth Olympic Games in Paris, aiming for the eighth consecutive gold medal. Meanwhile, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a legendary athlete, overcame initial setbacks to claim six Olympic medals in track and field, earning recognition as one of the greatest female athletes of the 20th century. In another historical context, the 1984 U.S. women's basketball team, led by coach Pat Summitt, achieved Olympic gold with a roster of notable players like Cheryl Miller and Pamela McGee, solidifying Summitt's legacy as a successful coach with numerous accolades in her career.