July 30, 2026

On July 30, 1996, which U.S. women's soccer player scored the game-winning goal against China in the Olympic final?

Answer choices

• A. Tiffeny Milbrett
• B. Mia Hamm
• C. Brandi Chastain
• D. Michelle Akers

What happened

Correct answer: Tiffeny Milbrett

The U.S. won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the first with women's soccer.

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