DURHAM, N.C. – Duke and United States National Team head coach Mike Krzyzewski became the first head coach to lead the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team to three gold medals on Sunday when the USA routed Serbia, 96-66, to cap its run at the Rio Olympics.
Krzyzewski is the first head coach to lead the U.S. to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in men’s basketball, having also guided Team USA to the top of podium in 2008 and 2012.
In addition to the gold medal, Krzyzewski’s last game as National Team head coach resulted in the team’s 76th consecutive win, a National Team record.