The U.S. women's basketball team narrowly defeated France 67-66 in the final of the Paris Olympics, securing their eighth consecutive gold medal and extending their streak to 61 straight Olympic wins. A'ja Wilson led the Americans with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while France's Gabby Williams had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer but her shot was ruled a 2-pointer due to her foot being on the line. This victory marked a record for the longest consecutive Olympic gold streak in a traditional team sport, surpassing the men's basketball team's seven straight wins. The game was notably intense, with the U.S. trailing by 10 points in the third quarter before rallying to win. The victory came less than 24 hours after the U.S. men's team also defeated France, making this a historic moment where both gold medal games featured the same two teams. France's Marine Fauthoux and Williams kept the match thrilling, but ultimately, the U.S. held on for the win.