In which year did the United States men's national basketball team win its first Olympic gold medal?
1936
1948
1952
1960
Answer
The United States men's national basketball team won its first Olympic gold medal in 1936. This was the first year that basketball was included as an Olympic sport, and the U.S. team has been a dominant force in the competition ever since.
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