USA Women's Basketball Wins Eighth Gold Medal

The U.S. women's basketball team secured their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal with a narrow 67-66 victory over host nation France at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A'ja Wilson led the team with 21 points and 13 rebounds, showcasing her dominance despite the team's struggles, including 19 turnovers and a poor shooting percentage. A last-second shot by France's Gabby Williams was ruled a two-pointer, sealing the Americans' win and marking the first time in Olympic history that both gold medal games featured the same teams. This victory extends the U.S. women's winning streak to 61 Olympic games, breaking a tie with the men's program for the longest gold medal streak in Olympic basketball. With the victory, Wilson not only adds a second Olympic gold to her accolades but continues to solidify her status as one of the best players in the sport. She will now return to the WNBA, where she aims to lead the Las Vegas Aces to a third consecutive championship.