The U.S. women's basketball team secured its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a narrow 67-66 victory over France, led by A'ja Wilson's 21 points. This win marks their 61st straight Olympic victory and the closest margin since 1988. The triumph follows the U.S. men's team's 98-87 win over France, securing their fifth consecutive and 17th overall Olympic gold. Steph Curry was instrumental in the men's victory, scoring 24 points with crucial late-game three-pointers. Both victories highlight the dominance of U.S. basketball on the global stage, despite strong challenges from France.