McClain, Katrina (1965–)

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McClain, Katrina (1965–)

African-American basketball player. Born Katrina Felicia McClain, Sept 19, 1965, in Washington, DC; dau. of Sara McClain and Edward McClain (A.M.E. minister and former Baltimore Colts running back); graduate of University of Georgia.

Twice named All-American at University of Georgia; won team gold medals at FIBA World championships and Goodwill Games (1986) and Pan American Games (1987); won a team gold medal at Seoul Olympics (1988), a team bronze at Barcelona Olympics (1992), and a team gold at Atlanta Olympics (1996); played for Kyodo Petroleum in Japan (1988–91), then for ABA's Atlanta Glory. Named National Player of the Year and Southeast Conference Player of the Year (1987).

See also Women in World History.

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