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Olympics-Basketball-US win sixth consecutive gold in women's final

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The United States won their sixth consecutive gold medal in women's Olympic basketball on Saturday, defeating Spain 101-72 in the final. Three U.S. players - Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Tamika Catchings - equalled the Olympic record of four gold medals in women's and men's basketball. (Reporting by Mary Milliken; Editing by Bill Rigby)