Social media reacts to first-ever 3x3 men's Olympic champions, Latvia
TOKYO (Japan) - A look back at how social media reacted to team Latvia's 3x3 gold medal win.
TOKYO (Japan) - Latvia was able to win the first-ever 3x3 gold medal over ROC thanks to great chemistry and a beautiful Karlis Lasmanis fadeaway 2-pointer for the win.
Here is a look at how the internet reacted to the historic moment...
As the final basket went in the net, Karlis Lasmanis, Nauris Miezis, Edgars Krumins, and Agnis Cavars embraced on the court.
Emotions that words can't describe 🇱🇻🙏 #3x3 #Tokyo2020 @basketbols pic.twitter.com/5y3qFUxEFT
— FIBA3x3 ➡️ #3x3 #Tokyo2020 (@FIBA3x3) July 28, 2021
It was an emotional moment for all of their supporters. Some were right there to see the action...
Emotions that words can't describe 🥺#LAT #3x3 #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/rAIbeaAlIE
— FIBA3x3 ➡️ #3x3 #Tokyo2020 (@FIBA3x3) July 29, 2021
While the next generation of Latvia 3x3 stars was getting inspired from afar...
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The support poured in from across Twitter.
Proud of our Latvian #3x3 basketball team, first ever Gold medal winners of #OlympicGames #Tokyo2020. Congratulations, #TeamLatvia!!! 🇱🇻 🏀 🇱🇻 🏀 🇱🇻
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) July 28, 2021
Zeeeeeeelts! 🇱🇻 pic.twitter.com/I70Xe6L6HS
— LOK (@Olimpiade_lv) July 28, 2021
Gold medal 🥇for Latvian 🇱🇻 3x3 basketball team! Congratulations!
— Latvia in Japan (@Latvia_Japan) July 28, 2021
ラトビア🇱🇻3x3バスケットボールチーム、金メダル🥇おめでとう！ https://t.co/qvPXCZfnTV
Congrats, Latvia 🇱🇻! 🥇👏🏼
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) July 28, 2021
After returning home to Latvia, it was time to celebrate and show of their gold medals with a parade.
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This team was superhuman the whole week.
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There was plenty of love for the gold medal winners, a high-mark for Latvian 3x3.
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