USA Women’s Basketball Clinches Eighth Gold Medal

The USA women’s basketball team proved their dominance once more by winning their eighth consecutive gold medal at the Paris Games on Sunday, edging out France in a thrilling match that ended 67-66.

The game was a nail-biter, with the Americans trailing by a significant margin in the third quarter. However, they fought hard, managing to extend their impressive record of 61 consecutive Olympic wins since 1992.

A’ja Wilson shined with 21 points, leading her team to victory. The match was finally settled when Gabby Williams of France missed a critical last-second shot. If she had made it, it could have sent the game to overtime.

This victory marked the longest Olympic gold medal run in traditional team sports, surpassing the previous record held by the USA men’s basketball team.

Despite a hard-fought battle, the USA struggled with their shooting, particularly from three-point range and had 19 turnovers. The game was closely contested, and France’s impressive performance kept the crowd on their toes.

<p“As a competitor, you love these environments,” said Kahleah Copper, reflecting on the electric atmosphere. The match was a rematch of the gold medal game at the 2012 London Games, where the USA won by a much larger margin.

The French team, buoyed by their passionate fans, had moments of glory, especially when they took a momentary lead in the closing minutes of the game. However, it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

<pWith this latest victory, Diana Taurasi made history, achieving her sixth Olympic gold medal, more than any other player in team sports. The team’s mix of veterans and newcomers showed their strength in unity throughout the tournament.