Brittney Griner is heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics with a renewed sense of purpose and gratitude, having endured a harrowing experience since her last Games appearance. The two-time gold medalist for Team USA is preparing to represent her country once again, but her journey to Paris has been marked by significant personal challenges.
Two years ago, Griner faced a severe setback when she was imprisoned in Russia. In 2022, she was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony for drug possession and smuggling after authorities found vape cartridges containing less than a gram of hash oil, which is illegal in Russia.
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