Team USA Secures Gold Medals in Men’s and Women’s Basketball at Paris Olympics
Both the men’s and women’s U.S. basketball teams walked away with gold medals at the end of the Games. The U.S. women’s team faced a tough challenge from France, but ultimately secured their eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal in a nail-biting finale.
A’ja Wilson delivered a remarkable performance with a big double-double, helping Team USA clinch the gold. The game came down to the final seconds, and France’s Gabby Williams narrowly missed the game-tying shot as the U.S. emerged victorious with a one-point lead of 67-66.
This victory marked the eighth straight gold medal for the U.S. women’s basketball team, breaking a tie with the American men’s program. The men’s team had also secured gold against France, making it the first time in Olympic history that both gold medal basketball games featured teams from the same two countries.
Watch the thrilling finish below:
This historic win will be remembered as one of the most exhilarating moments in Olympic basketball history. The U.S. women’s team’s resilience and skill were on full display, solidifying their status as basketball legends.
Material from the Associated Press contributed to this story.
