Edwards, Teresa (1964–)
Edwards, Teresa (1964–)
African-American basketball player. Born July 19, 1964, in Cairo, Georgia.
Won four team gold medals (1984, 1988, 1996, 2000) and a bronze medal (1992) at Olympic Games; won two gold medals (1986 and 1990) and a bronze medal at World championships (1984); won a gold medal (1987) and bronze medal (1991) at Pan American Games; won two gold medals at Goodwill Games (1986 and 1990); was twice named All-American (1985–86) and USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (1987 and 1990); played for Atlanta Glory in the American Basketball League.
See also Christina Lessa, Women Who Win (Universe, 1998).
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