WNBA rookie sensation Caitlin Clark may have been left off the Team USA roster for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, but that is not stopping her from supporting her country and rooting for them to win gold.
During a recent interview, Caitlin Clark had a pretty classy response to being left off the roster as she indicated that she was going to use it as motivation to try to make the team next time.
“I wouldn’t say I’m bummed,” Clark said according to the Indianapolis Star. “It gives you something to work for, I’m sure, and something to dream of, and in four years you can be there. Four years comes fast. That’s your time in college, and I feel like I was just a freshman in college.
“It shows you that you’ve got to start working now if you want that to be your dream in four years. That’s it for me – work hard and hopefully you can be there.”
And Clark will still be rooting for Team USA to bring home the gold.
“I’m excited for the girls that are on the team,” Clark said. “I’m excited for them, going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid who grew up watching the Olympics and it’ll be fun watching.”
The United States is set to host the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Based on how she’s playing now, it’s likely Clark will be on that roster.
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