Paris Olympics: USA Women’s Team Beat France 67-66 To Win Eighth Consecutive Basketball Gold

In under 24 hours after the United States men’s basketball team beat France to win gold, the women’s team have done the same. The US defeated hosts France 67-66, on Sunday, August 11, scripting history by becoming the first Olympic side to win eight consecutive gold medals. The last time the French women’s side beat the United States was back in 1971.

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Updated on: 12 August 2024 4:00 pm

Paris Olympic Basketball Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

The United States team poses for a picture with their gold medals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. ()

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USA vs France Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

France celebrates their silver medal at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Olympics 2024 Basketball Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Valeriane Ayayi (11), of France, and Marieme Badiane (22), of France, react after a women's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Paris Olympics Basketball Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Marine Johannes (23), of France, indicates that the shot take at the buzzer by Gabby Williams (15), of France, was a two-point basket against the United States in the women's gold medal basketball games at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Paris Olympics 2024 Basketball Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Gabby Williams (15), of France, makes a two-point basket to end a women's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Paris 2024 Olympics Basketball Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

United States' A'ja Wilson (9) reacts during a women's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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2024 Summer Olympics Basketball Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

Marine Johannes (23), of France, tries to get past United States' Kahleah Copper (7) and United States' A'ja Wilson (9) during a women's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Olympic Games 2024 Basketball Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

United States' A'ja Wilson (9) shoots past Marieme Badiane (22), of France, during a women's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Paris 2024 Basketball Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill, Pool

United States' Napheesa Collier (11) and Marieme Badiane (22), of France, during a women's gold medal basketball game between the United States and France at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.

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Olympics Basketball Photo: AP/Michael Conroy

United States' A'ja Wilson (9) grabs a loose ball in front of Janelle Salaun (13), of France, during a women's gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.