US-born Page hopes to live Rio medal dream with Serbia

Danielle Page, born in the city the US Olympic Committee calls home, is on the verge of living her Olympic women's basketball medal dream -- for Serbia. The 29-year-old forward who helped the Serbs defeat France 76-68 in last year's European championship final will suit up for Serbia once again Saturday in a rematch with the French for the Rio Games bronze medal. The Colorado Springs, Colorado, native had played professionally in France for several years when a rival coach, Marina Maljkovic, made Page an offer she couldn't refuse -- to play for her on the Serbian national squad.

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