The U.S. Women’s Basketball Team Makes History with Eighth Consecutive Olympic Gold
As the final buzzer sounded, the U.S. women’s basketball team secured their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal at the 2024 Olympics, leading the medal count at the end of the games.
In a thrilling final match against France in Paris, A’ja Wilson led the charge with 21 points, as the American team faced their toughest challenge yet in their remarkable streak of 61 consecutive wins. The nail-biting 67-66 victory over France marked a historic moment for women’s basketball.
This win not only solidified the U.S. women’s team’s dominance in the sport but also broke the tie with the American men’s program, who had previously won seven gold medals in a row from 1936-1968.
Just a day after the U.S. men’s team also triumphed over France in the gold medal game, it was a historic first for the Olympics to see both the men’s and women’s basketball finals feature the same two teams.
In a game that went down to the wire, with France taking a final shot just inside the 3-point line in the last minute, the U.S. women’s team showcased their resilience and skill to secure their place in Olympic history.
