The United States secured its position atop the 2024 Olympic medal table with a dramatic 67-66 victory over host nation France in the women’s basketball final.
Facing a potential historic upset, the heavily favored American team rallied from behind to claim their eighth consecutive gold medal in the sport.
This triumph elevated the US to an equal number of gold medals with China, both nations boasting 40. However, with a superior tally of 44 silver medals compared to China’s 27, the US clinched the overall medal count for the fourth consecutive Olympics.
The thrilling contest provided a fitting finale to the Paris Games, with NBA superstar LeBron James and French President Emmanuel Macron among the high-profile spectators.
The French crowd was electric, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for both teams.
In a game that mirrored the drama of the men’s final, the US trailed by two points with five minutes remaining.
A late surge brought them back into contention, and a buzzer-beating three-point attempt by France’s Gabby Williams fell just short, securing the victory for the Americans.
