1997 FIBA Americas Championship for Women
| FIBA Americas Cup for Women 1997 |
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| 4th FIBA American Women's Basketball Championship |
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| Tournament details | |
| Host nation | Brazil |
| Dates | 5–10 August |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venues | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Champions |
 Brazil (1st title)
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| Advanced to the second round |
| Qualified for the 1998 FIBA World Championship for Women |
The 1997 FIBA Americas Championship for Women, was the fourth FIBA Americas Championship for Women regional basketball championship held by FIBA Americas, which also served as Americas qualifier for the 1998 FIBA World Championship for Women, granting berths to the top four teams in the final standings. It was held in Brazil between 5 August and 10 August 1997. Eight national teams entered the event under the auspices of FIBA Americas, the sport's regional governing body. The city of São Paulo hosted the tournament. Brazil won their first title after defeating the United States in the final.
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