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Olympic Upsets: The Unexpected Triumphs that Shocked the World
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Which country won the gold medal in men's basketball at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, famously defeating the heavily favored United States team?
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Soviet Union
💡 Explanation:
The Soviet Union's victory over the United States in the 1988 men's basketball final is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history. The Soviet team, led by Arvydas Sabonis, defeated the heavily favored Americans 82-76.