2012 FIBA 3x3 World Championships

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2012 FIBA 3x3 World Championships
Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα FIBA 3x3 2012
Greece 2012 FIBA 3x3 World Championships logo.gif
Tournament details
Host country Greece
City Athens
Dates23–26 August 2012 (2012-08-23 2012-08-26)
Teams 64
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
2014

The 2012 FIBA 3x3 World Championships, hosted by Greece, was the first edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Championships, an international 3x3 basketball event that featured separate competitions for men's, women's and mixed national teams. The tournament ran from 23 August to 26 August 2012, held in front of the Zappeion. It was co-organized by the FIBA.

Contents

Serbia won the men's title after defeating France 16–13 in the men's final. [1] [ non-primary source needed ]

The US won the women's title after defeating France in the final, while France defeated Argentina for the mixed team final.

Medalists

EventGoldSilverBronze
Men's
details
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia Flag of France.svg  France Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine
Women's
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Flag of the United States.svg  United States Flag of France.svg  France Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Mixed
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Flag of France.svg  France Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine

Participating teams

Men

Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D

Women

Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D

Mixed

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References

  1. "3x3 – Serbia, USA and France lift first 3x3 World Championship titles". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2013.