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
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
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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