Article 6B7JW ‘I relied on hard work’: Brittney Griner on coping with Russian detention

‘I relied on hard work’: Brittney Griner on coping with Russian detention

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Basketball star says abilities as an athlete helped her get through ordeal and addressed arrest of journalist Evan Gershkovich

Brittney Griner got emotional quickly.

Speaking to reporters for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges, the WNBA star had to take a moment to compose herself after being asked about her resiliency through the ordeal.

Associated Press contributed to this report

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