Lynn Williams reveals how she broke her gold medal after USWNT’s Olympic triumph

The United States women’s national team waited 12 years to reclaim gold at the Olympics. Lynn Williams only needed one night to break the sought-after prize.

USWNT veteran forward Williams hilariously broke her gold medal while partying the night of the gold medal triumph. Pictures and stories were shared of Williams swinging her medal above her head before a picture of the ribbon and medal dethatched.

On Thursday Williams finally gave fans a story time on how exactly it broke and joked that she was now the owner of “the world’s most expensive coaster.”

Lynn Williams medal story

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Story time…

♬ original sound - Lynn Raenie Williams

Williams was originally one of the alternates for the USWNT’s Olympic roster. An injury to Catarina Macario saw the 31-year-old brought into the squad.

Williams scored one goal during the Olympic tournament against Germany in the group stage.

Lynn Williams scores four minutes after subbing on ⚡

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